Mood Indigo

by Duke Ellington
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Mood Indigo" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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

About “Mood Indigo”

Where are the chord symbols for "Mood Indigo" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Mood Indigo" is in G.
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.
Does "Mood Indigo" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Mood Indigo" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Mood Indigo"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.