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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Stella Blue" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 100 BPM.
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About “Stella Blue”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Stella Blue" 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. "Stella Blue" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Stella Blue" 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. "Stella Blue" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Stella Blue"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.