Kozmic Blues

by Janis Joplin
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Lyrics

Time

keeps (Dm)mov in’ on,

Friends

they (Am)turn a way

I keep mov in’ (G)on,

but I (F)nev er found

out (G)why.

I keep (Am)push in’ so hard an’, babe, I keep try’n’ to make it right to an (E7)other er lone ly day.

Well.

Dawn

has come at (Dm)last,

twen ty five (Am)years, hon ey, in just (Am)one night,

oh, (Am)yeah.

Well, I’m twen ty five years old er now

so I (F)know

it can’t be (G)right

that I’m no (Am)bet ter, babe, and I can’t help you no more than I did when (E7)just a girl.

But it don’t make no (Bm)dif f’rence, babe, no, no, and I know that I can (A)al ways try.

It don’t make no (Bm)dif f’rence, babe,

I bet ter hold it now, Im gon na need it, yeah.

I bet ter use it ’til the day (C#m)I (Am)die.

Dawn

has come at (Dm)last,

twen ty five (Am)years, hon ey, in just (Am)one night,

oh, (Am)yeah.

Well, I’m twen ty five years old er now

so I (F)know

it can’t be (G)right

that I’m no (Am)bet ter, babe, and I can’t help you no more than I did when (E7)just a girl.

But it don’t make no (Bm)dif f’rence, babe, no, no, and I know that I can (A)al ways try.

It don’t make no (Bm)dif f’rence, babe,

I bet ter hold it now, Im gon na need it, yeah.

I bet ter use it ’til the day (C#m)I (Am)die.

Kozmic Blues — Simple Sheet Music

"Kozmic Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of A, 83 BPM.

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

About “Kozmic Blues

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Kozmic Blues"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Kozmic Blues" by Janis Joplin played in?
Kozmic Blues is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Kozmic Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 83 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Kozmic Blues" 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 "Kozmic Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Kozmic Blues"?
"Kozmic Blues" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Kozmic Blues"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Am, Bm, C#m, D, Dm, E7, F, +1 more.
What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "LITTLE GIRL BLUE", "PIECE OF MY HEART". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Kozmic Blues". Key of A, 83 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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