I'll Play The Blues For You

by Albert King
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Lyrics

If you’re (Gm)down no and out

Oh, Lord and and you feel real hurt

You come on a (Cm)o for ver

to the place where I work.

And all your (Bb)lone li ness

I’ll try to (Cm)soothe.

I’ll play the blues for (Gm)you.

Don’t be a (Gm)got no big names.

Oh, Lord and I ain’t come on in

I’ll might run a (Cm)cross, for yeah,

some of your old friends tar

And all your (Bb)lone li ness

I’ll try to (Cm)soothe.

I’ll play the blues for (Gm)you.

Don’t be a (Gm)you.

I ain’t (Gm)you.

I'll Play The Blues For You — Piano Lead Sheet

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"I'll Play The Blues For You" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “I'll Play The Blues For You

Where are the chord symbols for "I'll Play The Blues For You" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I'll Play The Blues For You" is in Eb.
What key is "I'll Play The Blues For You" by Albert King played in?
I'll Play The Blues For You is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I'll Play The Blues For You" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
"I'll Play The Blues For You" was originally performed by Albert King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Cm, D, D7, Gm.
What other songs by Albert King can I play here?
Try "BORN UNDER A BAD SIGN", "Born Under A Bad Sign". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "I'll Play The Blues For You" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I'll Play The Blues For You" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "I'll Play The Blues For You"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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