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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.
play.
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.
play.
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.
(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd: 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 F, 60 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 “The Ballad Of Curtis Loew”
- What key is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
- The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" was originally performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C7, Eb, F, G7.
- What other songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?
- Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" 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.