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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" by Hank Williams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" by Hank Williams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Long Gone Lonesome Blues" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.