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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Song Sung Blue" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 105 BPM.
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.
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About “Song Sung Blue”
- Can I play "Song Sung Blue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Song Sung Blue" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 — 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Song Sung Blue"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Song Sung Blue" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Song Sung Blue"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Song Sung Blue" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.