Love In Vain Blues

by Robert Johnson
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Lyrics

And I (G)fol lowed her

to the sta tion

with a suit case in my hand.

And I fol lowed (C)her to the sta tion

with a suit case in my hand.

Well, it’s (Am)hard to tell, it’s hard to tell

when all your love’s in vain.

(G)All my (C)love’s (Cm)in (G)vain.

When the (G)train

rolled up to the (G7)sta tion

I looked her in the eye,

when the train (C)rolled up to the sta tion

and I looked her in the eye,

well, I was (Am)lone some, I felt so lone some

and I could not help but cry.

(G)All my (C)love’s (Cm)in (G)vain.

When the (G)train,

it left the (G7)sta tion

with two lights on be hind,

when the train, it left the sta tion

with two lights on be hind,

well, the (Am)blue light was my blues

and the red light was my mind.

(G)All my (C)love’s (Cm)in (G)vain.

Ooh, (G)hoo,

hoo, Wil lie Mae.

Oh,

hey,

hoo, Wil lie Mae.

Ooh

hoo,

hoo, wee, oh woe,

(G)all my (C)love’s (Cm)in (G)vain.

Love In Vain Blues — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Love In Vain 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 G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Love In Vain Blues

Why does "Love In Vain 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 "Love In Vain Blues".
What key is "Love In Vain Blues" by Robert Johnson played in?
Love In Vain Blues is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Love In Vain Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Love In Vain 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 "Love In Vain Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Love In Vain Blues"?
"Love In Vain Blues" was originally performed by Robert Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Love In Vain Blues"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bbdim7, C, Cm, D7, G, G7.
What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND", "COME ON IN MY KITCHEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Love In Vain 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 "Love In Vain Blues".
Can I see all the notes in "Love In Vain 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 G at 90 BPM.

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