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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 110 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 “Long Gone Lonesome Blues”
- Can I play "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Long Gone Lonesome Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.