November Blue

by The Avett Brothers
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Lyrics

And if I

weren’t (G)leav in’,

(Am)would (G)I (F)catch (G)you dream in’?

And if I were’nt gon na be gone now,

(Am)could (G)I (F)take (G)you home?

And if I told you I (G)loved you,

would (Am)it (G)change (F)what (G)you see?

And if I like was (G)stay in’,

(Am)would (G)you (F)stay (G)with me?

And if I

had (G)mon ey,

(Am)would (G)it (F)all (G)look good?

in’?

And if I were’nt had na a job now,

(Am)like (G)a (F)good (G)man should?

And if I came to to (G)mor row,

and (Am)said (G)let’s (F)run (G)a way,

And Would you like the (G)wind does?

(Am)Ba (G)by, (F)would (G)you stay?

And my don’t heart is danc in’

but (Am)to (G)a No (F)vem (G)ber tune.

And I hope that you (G)hear it

Did n’t (Am)sing (G)in’ (F)songs a bout you.

I sing songs of (G)sor row,

be (Am)cause (G)you’re (F)not (G)a round.

See, babe, I’m gone to mor row.

A (Am)Ba (G)by, (F)fol low me down.

And I don’t know why I to,

but (Am)this (G)man No (F)must (G)move on.

And I loved that my (G)time here.

Did n’t (Am)know (G)till (F)I a was gone.

No vem songs ber (G)shad ows

be (Am)shade (G)No (F)vem (G)ber change.

No vem ber spells sweet mem o

A (Am)sea (G)son (F)blue low re mains.

No vem ber spells sweet (G)mem o ry.

A (Am)sea (G)son (F)blue (G)re mains.

Your yel low hair is like the sun light,

how (Am)ev (G)er (F)sweet (G)it shines.

Bit by the cold of De cem ber,

I’m (Am)warm (G)be (F)side (G)your smile.

Oh, la dy, tell me I’m not (G)leav in’.

And you’re (Am)ev (G)’ry (F)thing (G)I dream.

I’m kill in’ my self (G)think in’

I’m (Am)fall (G)in’ (F)like the leaves.

I’m kill in’ my self (G)think in’

I’m (Am)fall (G)in’ (F)like the leaves.

November Blue — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "November Blue" by The Avett Brothers: 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 C, 180 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your left-hand octave bass pattern — you'll be stretching between root notes in steady octaves under Am, C, F, G, and G7, which builds both reach and consistency.

Even though the marking is 180 BPM, the ballad feel means the pulse moves in a relaxed three, so don't let that number intimidate you; start around 120 and let your hands settle into the shape of each chord before speeding up.

The trickiest transition here is moving from F to G7 — that added seventh wants to catch your right hand off guard, so loop just those two bars hands-separately until the fingering feels automatic.

Watch your pedal changes on the Am passages especially; holding too long will blur the melancholic color into mud.

Once the chord cycle feels easy, focus on keeping your dynamics soft and even — this is the piece that will teach you how to make five simple chords sound genuinely expressive.

About “November Blue”

What key is "November Blue" by The Avett Brothers played in?
November Blue is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "November Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "November Blue" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "November Blue"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "November Blue"?
"November Blue" was originally performed by The Avett Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "November Blue"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, G7.
What other songs by The Avett Brothers can I play here?
Try "I AND LOVE AND YOU", "FEBRUARY SEVEN", "SWEPT AWAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "November Blue" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "November Blue" by The Avett Brothers. 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 "November Blue" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "November Blue" 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.