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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Lovesick Blues" by Hank Williams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Lovesick Blues" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lovesick Blues" by Hank Williams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Lovesick Blues" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Lovesick Blues" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.