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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond: 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, 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Song Sung Blue" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond. 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 "Song Sung 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 "Song Sung 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.