Song Sung Blue

by Neil Diamond
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Lyrics

(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 β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Song Sung Blue" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 105 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand β€” 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 β€” 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 β€” once C7 and G7 feel like old friends here, you'll recognize them everywhere.

About β€œSong Sung Blue”

Why does "Song Sung Blue" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Song Sung Blue".
What key is "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond played in?
Song Sung 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 "Song Sung Blue"?
The arrangement plays at 105 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Song Sung 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 "Song Sung Blue"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Song Sung Blue"?
"Song Sung Blue" was originally performed by Neil Diamond. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Song Sung Blue"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, C, C7, Dm, F, Fmaj7, G, G7.
What other songs by Neil Diamond can I play here?
Try "ALONE AGAIN NATURALLY", "I AM...I SAID", "HELLO AGAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Song Sung Blue"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Song Sung Blue".
Can I see all the notes in "Song Sung Blue"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 105 BPM.