Other arrangements of Lady Sings The Blues
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lady Sings The Blues" by Billie Holiday: 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, 80 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Lady Sings The Blues”
- What key is "Lady Sings The Blues" by Billie Holiday played in?
- Lady Sings The Blues 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 "Lady Sings The Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lady Sings The 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 "Lady Sings The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lady Sings The Blues"?
- "Lady Sings The Blues" was originally performed by Billie Holiday. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lady Sings The Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 15 chords: A9, Ab7, Ab9, C, C9, Cm6, Cm7, Cmaj7, +7 more.
- What other songs by Billie Holiday can I play here?
- Try "GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE", "ALWAYS", "CRAZY HE CALLS ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lady Sings The Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lady Sings The Blues" by Billie Holiday. 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 "Lady Sings The Blues" 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 "Lady Sings The Blues" 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.