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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Love In Vain Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 90 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 “Love In Vain Blues”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Love In Vain Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Love In Vain Blues". Key of G, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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