St. Louis Blues

by W.C. Handy
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W.C. Handy100 BPM
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Lyrics

(G7)I hate to see row

de eve nin’ sun go (G)down,

hate to see row

de eve nin’ sun go (G)down.

(D7)’Cause my ba by,

he done lef dis (G)town.

(G7)Feel in’ to mor row

lak eve Ah feel to (G)day,

feel to mor row

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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About “St. Louis Blues”

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?
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