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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Song Sung Blue" by Neil Diamond in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Song Sung Blue"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Song Sung Blue" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 105 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.