Little Girl Blue

by Janis Joplin
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Lyrics

Sit there,

count your fin gers.

What else can you (Ebm9)do?

Oh girl, you’re (Gb13)through.

Sit there,

(Db)count your lit tle (Db)fin gers,

un ha py lit tle girl (Ab)blue.

Sit there,

oh, and count your fin (C7)gers.

Hon ey, what (Fmaj7)else,

what else can you do?

Hon ey I (Bb)know how you feel

Hon ey, I know how you feel, you’re (Gm)through.

Sit right back down.

And I want you to (C)count,

count your (Bb)fin gers,

my un (Bb)hap py,

un (Bbmaj7)luck y,

but my (Bb)lit tle girl,

my lit tle girl (F)blue.

Well, sit there

to (Am)day,

(Bb)hon ey, now go on,

want you to count those lit tle (C)rain drops,

I know they’ve been (Fmaj7)fall ing down,

all a round you,

and ev ’ry thing you have is gon na work (Bb)out on.

An y thing you’ll ev er want to lean on, ev ’ry (Am)thing you’re ev er gon na want to (Gm)lean, hon ey, gon na tell you right now,

it’s gon na (F)feel just like

those (Am)rain drops do

when they’re (Gm)fall ing down,

(Dm)fall ing all (C)’round,

(Bb)all

a round you.

(CN.C.)No use, old girl,

you might as well

sur (Fm7)ren der.

(CN.C.)’Cause your hopes

are get ting slen der

and (G)slen der.

Why

won’t some bod y (F7)send

(Bbm)her

(Db)ten (Eb)der blue (CN.C.)boy...

...to (Bbm)cheer up

lit tle (Db)girl

blue.

Little Girl Blue — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Little Girl Blue" by Janis Joplin in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Db, 60 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Little Girl Blue

Can I learn "Little Girl Blue" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Little Girl Blue" with hands-separate practice in Db at 60 BPM.
What key is "Little Girl Blue" by Janis Joplin played in?
Little Girl Blue is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Girl Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Little Girl Blue" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Little Girl Blue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Little Girl Blue"?
"Little Girl Blue" was originally performed by Janis Joplin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Little Girl Blue"?
This arrangement uses 26 chords: Ab, Ab7, Abmaj7, Am, Bb, Bbm, Bbm7, Bbmaj7, +18 more.
What other songs by Janis Joplin can I play here?
Try "ME AND BOBBY McGEE", "PIECE OF MY HEART", "KOZMIC BLUES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Little Girl Blue"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Little Girl Blue" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Little Girl Blue"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Little Girl Blue" is in the key of Db at 60 BPM.

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