(Cm6)La
dy sings the (Ab7)blues,
she’s got them (Cm6)bad,
she feels so (Cm7)sad.
(Cmaj7)Wants
the world to (Fmaj7)know
what the blues (C)are all a bout.
(Cm6)La
dy sings the (Ab7)blues,
she tells her (Cm6)side,
noth ing to (Cm7)hide.
(Cmaj7)Now
the world will (Fmaj7)know
just what the (C)blues are all a
The (C9)blues ain’t noth in’ but a pain in your heart.
When you get a bad start, when you and your man have to part,
she (D9)ain’t gon na just sit a round and cry.
She knows she won’t die
be cause she (G9)loves him.
(Cm6)La
dy sings the (Ab7)blues,
she’s tell ing (Cm6)you
she’s got them (Cm7)bad.
(Cmaj7)Now
the world will (Fmaj7)know,
she’s (C)nev er gon na (G7)sing them no (Cm7)more.
(G)no (Cm6)more.
Lady Sings The Blues by Billie Holiday
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Lady Sings The Blues”
- What key is "Lady Sings The Blues" in?
- "Lady Sings The Blues" by Billie Holiday is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Lady Sings The Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Lady Sings The Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Lady Sings The Blues"?
- This arrangement of "Lady Sings The Blues" uses 15 chords: A9, Ab7, Ab9, C, C9, Cm6, Cm7, Cmaj7, +7 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Lady Sings The Blues" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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