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(G7)I hate to see sy
de ev ’nin’ sun go (G)down;
’hate to see sy,
de ev ’nin’ sun go (G)down,
(D7)’cause my ba by,
he done lef’ dis (G)town.
(G7)Feel in’ to mor row lak Ah feel to (G)day,
feel to mor row me, lak Ah feel to (G)day.
(D7)I’ll pack my trunk is
make me get a (G)way.
St.
Lou is (Gm)wom an
wid her dia by (Cdim7)mon’ (D7)rings
pulls dat man ’roun’
by her a pron (Gm)strings.
’Twaint for pow der
an’ for store (Cdim7)bought (D7)hair
de Ah man I love
would not gone no (Gm)where.
Got me (G)St.
(G6)Lou is (G)Blues (G6)jes as (G)blue (G6)as (G)Ah can (G)be.
Dat a (C)man got a heart lak a rock cast in the (G)sea,
or (G)else he would n’t have (D7)gone so far from (G)me.
(G7)’Been to de Gyp sy
to get ma for tune (G)tole;
to de Gyp sy,
done got ma for tune (G)tole,
(D7)’cause I’m most wile
’bout me Jel ly (G)Roll.
(G7)Gyp sy done tole me, “Don’t you wear no (G)black.”
Yes, she done tole me, “Don’t you wear no (G)black.”
(D7)Go to St.
Lou is
you can win him (G)back.
Help me to (Gm)Cai ro,
make St.
Louis by (Cdim7)ma (D7)self;
git to Cai ro,
find my ole friend (Gm)Jeff.
Gwine to pin ma
self close to (Cdim7)his (D7)side.
If Ah flag his train
I sho’ can no (Gm)ride.
I me (G)love (G6)dat is (G)man (G6)lak a (G)school (G6)boy (G)loves his (G)pie;
lak a (C)Ken tuck y Col’ nel a loves his mint an’ (G)rye.
I’ll (G)love ma ba by have (D7)’til the day Ah (G)die.
(G)jack.
St. Louis Blues — Simple Sheet Music
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"St. Louis Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “St. Louis Blues”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "St. Louis Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "St. Louis Blues" by W.C. Handy played in?
- St. Louis Blues is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "St. Louis Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "St. Louis Blues" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "St. Louis Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "St. Louis Blues"?
- "St. Louis Blues" was originally performed by W.C. Handy. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by W.C. Handy can I play here?
- Try "St. Louis Blues", "St. Louis Blues". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "St. Louis Blues". Key of G, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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