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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Stella Blue" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Stella Blue”
- What key is "Stella Blue" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Stella Blue is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Stella Blue"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Stella Blue" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Stella Blue"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Stella Blue"?
- "Stella Blue" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Stella Blue"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, Asus4, B, B7, Bm, C7, E, Em, +4 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Stella Blue" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Stella Blue" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Stella Blue" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Stella Blue" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.