Lovesick Blues

by Hank Williams
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Lyrics

I’m in (A7)love, I’m in love with a (Dm)beau ti ful gal,

that’s what’s the mat ter with (Dm)me.

Well, I’m in (A7)love, I’m in love with a (Dm)beau ti ful gal, but (G7)she don’t care a bout (C7)me.

Lord, I tried and I tried to keep her sat is fied but (F)she just would n’t stay.

So (G7)now that she is leav

in’, this is all I can say.

I got a (F)feel in’ called the blues,

oh Lord, since my ba by said good (C7)bye.

Lord, I don’t know what I’ll do,

all I (F)do is sit and sigh.

That last long (Bb)day she said good (Bb7)bye,

well (F)Lord, I thought I would cry.

She’d (G7)do me, she’d do you, she’s got that kind of lov in’.

(C7)Lord, I love to hear her when she calls me sweet (F)dad

dy.

Such a beau ti ful (C7)dream,

I hate to think it all o ver.

I’ve lost my heart it (A7)seems,

I’ve (F7)grown so (Bb)used to you some (Bb7)how.

Lord, I’m (F)no bod y’s sug ar (D)dad dy now and I’m (G7)lone

some, I got the love sick (F)blues.

I got a (F)feel in’ called the blues,

oh Lord, since my ba by said good (C7)bye.

Lord, I don’t know what I’ll do,

all I (F)do is sit and sigh.

That last long (Bb)day she said good (Bb7)bye,

well (F)Lord, I thought I would cry.

She’d (G7)do me, she’d do you, she’s got that kind of lov in’.

(C7)Lord, I love to hear her when she calls me sweet (F)dad

dy.

Such a beau ti ful (C7)dream,

I hate to think it all o ver.

I’ve lost my heart it (A7)seems,

I’ve (F7)grown so (Bb)used to you some (Bb7)how.

Lord, I’m (F)no bod y’s sug ar (D)dad dy now and I’m (G7)lone

some, I got the love sick (F)blues.

I got a (F)blues.

Lovesick Blues — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Lovesick 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 F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Lovesick Blues”

Can I play "Lovesick 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 "Lovesick Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Lovesick Blues" by Hank Williams played in?
Lovesick Blues is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lovesick Blues"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Lovesick 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 "Lovesick Blues"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Lovesick Blues"?
"Lovesick 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Lovesick 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. "Lovesick Blues" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Lovesick 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 "Lovesick Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.