Indescribably Blue

by Elvis Presley
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Lyrics

Our friends

all (Dm)ask me

the last time (G7)I

saw (C)you.

I smile

and (Dm)tell them

it’s been a (G7)day

or (C)two.

There’s no (C7)way

to ex (F)plain it,

the way that I

miss (C)you.

And my love,

you have (Dm)left me

in de scrib a bly

(C)blue.

I talk

to your (Dm)pic ture,

my fav ’rite (G7)one

of (C)you.

I wish that you

were here (Dm)with me

but what (G7)good

would it (C)do?

There’d be no way

to (F)tell you

the pain that I’ve

been (C)through.

Oh, my love,

you have (Dm)left me

in de scrib a bly blue.

Yes, my (C7)love,

you have (F)left me

in de scrib a bly blue.

Indescribably Blue — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Indescribably Blue" by Elvis Presley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 90 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to practice moving through seventh chords smoothly — your left hand plays block bass, so the challenge isn't complexity but keeping those chord changes clean and unhurried at 90 BPM.

Pay special attention to the shift from Am7 to E7 and from C7 to F; those transitions ask your fingers to reposition quickly across different shapes, and rushing them is the number-one stumbling point I see.

Start hands-separate, left hand first, and loop just the chord progression until every change feels automatic before you add the melody.

When you do combine hands, drop the tempo to around 60 BPM and only speed up once you can play through without hesitating at any transition.

Use a little sustain pedal to connect the blocks, lifting and re-pressing on each chord change so the sound stays warm but never muddy.

The melancholic mood here lives in how gently you voice those sevenths — let them ring with intention.

This is the piece that will build your confidence handling dominant and minor seventh shapes in real musical context, and that skill transfers to hundreds of songs.

About “Indescribably Blue”

What key is "Indescribably Blue" by Elvis Presley played in?
Indescribably Blue is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Indescribably Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Indescribably Blue" 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 "Indescribably Blue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Indescribably Blue"?
"Indescribably Blue" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Indescribably Blue"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Am7, C, C7, Dm, E7, F, G7.
What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Indescribably Blue" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Indescribably Blue" by Elvis Presley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Indescribably Blue" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Indescribably Blue" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.