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(G7)I hate to see
de eve nin’ sun go (G)down,
hate to see
de eve nin’ sun go (G)down.
(D7)’Cause my ba by,
he done lef dis (G)town.
(G7)Feel in’ to mor
lak eve Ah feel to (G)day,
feel to mor
lak eve Ah feel to (G)day.
(D7)I’ll pack my trunk
make ma get a (G)town.
(G)- way.
St.
Lou is (Gm)wom an
wid her dia mon’ (D)rings,
pulls dat (D7)man roun’
by her ap ron (Gm)strings,
’twant for (Gm)pow der
an’ for store bought (D)hair,
de (D7)man I love
would not gone no (Gm)where.
Got de (G)St.
Lou is Blues jes as blue as Ah can be,
dat (C)man got a heart lak a rook cast in the sea,
or (D7)else he would n’t have gone so far from me.
St. Louis Blues — Simple Sheet Music
"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: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "St. Louis Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, C, D, D7, Daug, G, G7, Gm.
- 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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