St. Louis Blues

by W.C. Handy
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Lyrics

(G7)I hate to see

the eve’ nin sun go (G7)down.

hate to see

the eve’ nin’ sun go (G7)down.

(D7)’cause my ba by,

he done left this (G7)town.

(G7)Feel ’in to’mor row

just like I feel to (G7)day.

feel to’mor row

just like I feel to (G7)day.

(D7)I’ll pack my trunk

make my get a (G7)way.

St.

Lou is (Gm)wo man

with her dia mond (Dm7)rings

pulls that man ’round

by her ap ron (Gm)strings

but for pow der

and for store brought (D7)hair

the man I love

would not gone no (Gm)where.

Got the (G7)St.

Lou is blues just as blue as I can be

that (C7)Ken tuck y Col’ nel loves his mint and rye

or (D7)else he would n’t have (A7)gone so (D7)far from (G7)me.

St. Louis Blues — Piano Lead Sheet

"St. Louis Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “St. Louis Blues

Where are the chord symbols for "St. Louis Blues" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "St. Louis Blues" is in G.
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 80 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.
Does "St. Louis Blues" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "St. Louis Blues" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "St. Louis Blues"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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