Oh, Lady Be Good!

by Phillip Keveren
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Lyrics

(Em)Lis ten to my (B7)tale of woe, it’s (Em)ter ri bly (B7)sad, but (Em)true.

(G)All dressed up, no (D7)place to go, each (G)eve ning I’m (D7)aw f’ly (G)blue.

(D7)I must win some (G)win some miss; (D7)can’t go on like (G)this.

(E)I could (F#m7)blos som (E)out I (A)know, with (E)some bod y (B7)just like (E)you.

(D7)So, (G)oh, sweet and (C7)love ly (G)la dy be good!

(G#dim)Oh, (Am7)la dy, be good

(D7)to (G)me!

I am so (C7)aw f’ly (G)mis un der stood,

(G#dim)so, (Am7)la dy, be good

(D7)to (G)me.

(D9)Oh,

please have some (C)pit (G)y,

I’m (Em(maj7))all a (Em7)lone in (Em6)this big (Am7)cit (D7)y.

I tell you (G)I’m just a (C7)lone some (G)babe in the wood.

(G#dim)So, (Am7)la dy, be good

(D7)to (G6)me!

Oh, Lady Be Good! — Simple Sheet Music

"Oh, Lady Be Good!" 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, 63 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 “Oh, Lady Be Good!”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Oh, Lady Be Good!"?
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 "Oh, Lady Be Good!" by Phillip Keveren played in?
Oh, Lady Be Good! 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 "Oh, Lady Be Good!"?
The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Oh, Lady Be Good!" 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 "Oh, Lady Be Good!"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Oh, Lady Be Good!"?
"Oh, Lady Be Good!" was originally performed by Phillip Keveren. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Phillip Keveren can I play here?
Try "10,000 Reasons (Bless The Lord)", "1812 Overture", "Abide With Me". 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 "Oh, Lady Be Good!". Key of G, 63 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.