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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Love In Vain Blues" by Robert Johnson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Love In Vain Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Love In Vain Blues" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Love In Vain Blues"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Love In Vain Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Love In Vain Blues"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Love In Vain Blues" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.

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