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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Mood Indigo" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Mood Indigo"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Mood Indigo". Key of G, 80 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.