When All the years
com (Emaj7)bine,
they melt in to a (A)dream.
A bro ken an gel (C7)sings
from a gui (B7)tar.
In the end there’s just a (Emaj7)song,
comes cry in’ up the (A)night
through all the bro ken (C7)dreams
and
van ished (B7)years.
Stel la (E)Blue,
Stel la (E)Blue.
It all the cards
are (Emaj7)down,
there’s noth ing
left to (A)see.
There’s just the pave ment (C7)left
and
bro ken (B7)dreams.
In the end there’s
still that (Emaj7)song,
comes cry in’
like the (A)wind
down ev ’ry lone ly (C7)street
that’s
ev er (B7)been.
Stel la (E)Blue,
Stel la (E)Blue.
I’ve stayed in ev ’ry blue light, (E)cheap ho tel.
Can’t win for try in’.
Dust off those rust y strings just (E)one (A)more (E)time.
Gon na make them shine.
Stella Blue by Grateful Dead
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Stella Blue”
- What key is "Stella Blue" in?
- "Stella Blue" by Grateful Dead is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Stella Blue" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Stella Blue" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Stella Blue"?
- This arrangement of "Stella Blue" uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bm, C7, E, Em, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Stella Blue" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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