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Long Gone Lonesome Blues — Visual Piano Sheet Music
About “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”
"Long Gone Lonesome Blues" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 110 BPM.
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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
Practice tip
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
Questions about this song (9)
- Why does "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues".
- What key is "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" by Hank Williams played in?
- Long Gone Lonesome 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 "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Long Gone Lonesome 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 "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" was originally performed by Hank Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues".
- Can I see all the notes in "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
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