(C)Song sung blue, ev ’ry bod y (G)knows one.
(G7)Song sung blue, ev ’ry gar den (C)grows one.
Me and you are sub ject to the (F)blues now and then.
But (G)when you take the blues and make a song,
you sing them (C)out a gain,
sing them (Dm)out a gain.
(C)Song (song) sung (sung) blue (blue) weep in’ like a (G)wil low.
Song (Song) sung (sung) blue (blue) sleep in’ on my (C)pil low.
Fun ny thing, but you can sing it with a (F)cry in your voice
and be fore you know it start to feel in’ good.
You sim ply (C)got no choice.
Fun ny thing, but you can sing it with a (F)cry in your voice
and be fore you know it start to feel in’ good.
You sim ply (C)got no choice.
Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand — the walking bass pattern keeps it moving steadily between chord roots, so start hands-separate and really lock in that bass line at around 75 BPM before you layer the right hand on top.
At 105 BPM the tempo is moderate, but the eight chords mean transitions come frequently; pay special attention to the move from C to C7 and from F to Fmaj7, where you're only shifting one note but your fingers will want to lift too much if you're not deliberate.
The G7-to-Am change can also catch you off guard — practice looping just those two bars until the resolution feels automatic.
For pedal, keep it light and change with each new bass note so the walking line doesn't blur into mud.
Once the left hand feels confident on its own, you'll notice the right-hand melody almost falls into place naturally since it follows the chord tones closely.
This is really the piece that will solidify your comfort with dominant seventh chords in context — once C7 and G7 feel like old friends here, you'll recognize them everywhere.
About “Song Sung Blue”
- What key is "Song Sung Blue" in?
- "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond is in the key of C with a tempo of 105 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Song Sung Blue" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Song Sung Blue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Song Sung Blue"?
- This arrangement of "Song Sung Blue" uses 8 chords: Am, C, C7, Dm, F, Fmaj7, G, G7.
- How long does it take to learn "Song Sung Blue" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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