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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Love In Vain 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 G, 90 BPM.
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About “Love In Vain Blues”
- Can I play "Love In Vain 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 "Love In Vain Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Love In Vain 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. "Love In Vain Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Love In Vain 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 "Love In Vain Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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