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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lady Sings The 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 F, 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lady Sings The 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 "Lady Sings The Blues" by Billie Holiday played in?
- Lady Sings The Blues is arranged in the key of F 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 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 "Lady Sings The Blues". Key of F, 80 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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