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(G)You
ain’t been (A9)blue,
(Dsus)no,
(D)no,
(G)no.
You
ain’t been (A9)blue,
(Eb9)till you’ve had that (D7)mood
in di go.
That feel ing
goes steal in’ (C)down
to my (F7)shoes,
(D)while (G)I
sit and (A9)sigh:
(Dsus)“Go
(D)’long
(G)blues.”
Al ways get that (A9)mood in di go,
(D7)since my ba by said good (G)bye.
In the eve nin’ (A9)when lights are low,
I’m so lone some (Eb7)I could (D7)cry.
’Cause there’s no bod y who (G7)cares a bout me,
I’m just a soul who’s blu er than blue can (D7)be.
When I get that (A9)mood in di go,
(D7)I could lay me down and (G)die.
Al ways get that (A9)mood in di go,
(D7)since my ba by said good (G)bye.
In the eve nin’ (A9)when lights are low,
I’m so lone some (Eb7)I could (D7)cry.
’Cause there’s no bod y who (G7)cares a bout me,
I’m just a soul who’s blu er than blue can (D7)be.
When I get that (A9)mood in di go,
(D7)I could lay me down and (G)die.
(G)die.
(Dsus)“Go
(D)’long
(G6)blues.”
Mood Indigo — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Mood Indigo" 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, 80 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 “Mood Indigo”
- Can I play "Mood Indigo" 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 "Mood Indigo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Mood Indigo" by Duke Ellington played in?
- Mood Indigo 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 "Mood Indigo"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mood Indigo" 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 "Mood Indigo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mood Indigo"?
- "Mood Indigo" was originally performed by Duke Ellington. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Duke Ellington can I play here?
- Try "Prelude To A Kiss", "Beale Street Blues", "Caravan". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Mood Indigo"?
- 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. "Mood Indigo" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Mood Indigo"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Mood Indigo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.