What key is "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" in?

"Long Gone Lonesome Blues" by Hank Williams is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Long Gone Lonesome 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 "Long Gone Lonesome 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.

How long does it take to learn "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?

Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I went down to the riv er to watch the fish swim by.

But I (F7)got to the riv er so lone some I want ed to (C)die.

Oh, Lord,

and then I (G7)jumped in the riv er but the dog gone riv er was (C)dry.

She’s long

(F)gone

and (C)now

I’m (G7)lone

some (C)blues.

I had me a wom an, she could n’t be true, she made me for my mon ey and she (C7)made me blue.

A (F7)man needs a wom an that he can lean on, but my (C)lean in’ post is done (C)left and gone.

She’s long

(F)gone

and (C)now

I’m (G7)lone

some (C)blues.

Gon na find me a riv er, to one that’s cold as ice.

When I (F7)find me that riv er so Lord, I’m gon na ed the (C)price.

Oh, Lord,

I’m go in’ (G7)down in it three times but I’m on ly com in’ up (C)twice.

She’s long

(F)gone

and (C)now

I’m (G7)lone

some (C)blues.

She told me on Sun day was check in’ me out; a long a bout my Mon day she was (C7)no where bout.

And (F7)here it is Tues day, ain’t had can no news, got them (C)“gone” but not for done (C)got ten blues.

She’s long

(F)gone

and (C)now

I’m (G7)lone

some (C)blues.

Gon na

Long Gone Lonesome Blues by Hank Williams

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”

What key is "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" in?: "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" by Hank Williams is in the key of C with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Long Gone Lonesome 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 "Long Gone Lonesome 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.
How long does it take to learn "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?: Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.