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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.
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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.
(Bb)ev er play the (F)blues.
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 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”
- Can I learn "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 60 BPM.
- What key is "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
- The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Ballad Of Curtis Loew" is in the key of Bb at 60 BPM.
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