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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Mood Indigo" by Duke Ellington in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Mood Indigo" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Mood Indigo" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Mood Indigo"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Mood Indigo" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mood Indigo"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Mood Indigo" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.