What key is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" in?

"The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?

This arrangement of "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" uses 5 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, F, G7.

How long does it take to learn "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?

Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Well, I used to wake the morn in’ be (C7)fore the roost er crowed,

search ing for so da bot tles to (Bb)get my self some (G7)dough.

Brought ’em down to the cor ner,

(C7)down to the coun try store;

cash ’em in and give my mon ey to a man named Cur tis Loew.

Old Curt was a (C7)black man with (Bb)white curl y hair.

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When he had a (C7)fifth of wine he (Eb)did not have a (Bb)care.

He used to own an old (C7)Do bro, used to (Bb)play it ’cross his (F)knee

I’d give old Curt my mon ey, he’d (Eb)play all day er for me.

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I got your drink in’ mon ey, (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

He looked to be (C7)six ty, may (Bb)be I was ten.

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Ma ma used to (C7)whip me but I’d (Eb)go see him a (Bb)gain.

I’d clap my hands, a stomp (C7)my feet, in’ the (Bb)try to stay in (F)time.

He’d play me a or two, then life (Eb)take an oth had drink of

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I wish that you were here so (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

On the day old (C7)Cur tis died, (Bb)no bod y came play.

Old preach er said (C7)some words and they (Eb)chunked him in the (Bb)clay.

I’d But he lived a life (C7)time play in’ the (Bb)black to face in (F)blues.

And on the day he lost his life (Eb)that’s all he had to lose.

Play me a song Cur tis Loew,

Cur tis Loew.

I wish that you were here so (F)tune up your do bro.

Peo ple said it was use less, them (F)peo ple are the (G7)fools

’cause (F)Cur tis Loew was the (Eb)fin est pick er to (Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.

The Ballad Of Curtis Loew by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Ballad Of Curtis Loew”

What key is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" in?: "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 60 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?: This arrangement of "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" uses 5 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, F, G7.
How long does it take to learn "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?: Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.