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(C7)Oh!
They say some (B7)peo ple (Bb7)long a go
were search ing (Ab7)for a diff ’rent (G7)tune,
(Ab7)one that they could (G7)croon as (Ab7)on ly (G7)they (C)can.
They (A7)on ly (Eb6)had the (G7)rhy thm, (C7)so
they start ed (B7)sway ing (Bb7)to and fro.
They did n’t (Ab7)know just what to (G7)use,
(Ab7)that is how the (G7)blues re (Ab7)al ly (G7)be (C)gan.
(A7)They (Ab7)heard (G7)the (C)breeze
in the (G7)trees
sing (G)ing weird
(E7)mel o dies
(D7)and they made
that
the start of the (C)blues.
(A7)And (Ab7)from (G7)a (C)jail
came a wail
of (G)a down
(E7)heart ed frail,
(D7)and they played
that
as part of the (C)blues.
(CN.C.)From a whip poor (E7)will
(B)out on a (E7)hill,
(B)they took a (E7)new
(E7)note,
(CN.C.)pushed it through a (A7)horn
’til it was worn
in to a blue
(D7)note!
(Am7)And (Ab7)then (G7)they (C)nursed
it, re hearsed
it, (G)and gave
(E7)out the news
(D7)that the South
land
gave birth to the (C)blues!
They (Ab7)heard (G7)the (C)breeze
in the (G7)trees
sing (G)ing weird
(E7)mel o dies
(D7)and they made
that
the start of the (C)blues.
(A7)And (Ab7)from (G7)a (C)jail
came a wail
of (G)a down
(E7)heart ed frail,
(D7)and they played
that
as part of the (C)blues.
(CN.C.)From a whip poor (E7)will
(B)out on a (E7)hill,
(B)they took a (E7)new
(E7)note,
(CN.C.)pushed it through a (A7)horn
’til it was worn
in to a blue
(D7)note!
(Am7)And (Ab7)then (G7)they (C)nursed
it, re hearsed
it, (G)and gave
(E7)out the news
(D7)that the South
land
gave birth to the (C)blues!
They (Ab7)heard (G7)the (C)blues!
The Birth Of The Blues — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Birth Of The Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 BPM.
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About “The Birth Of The Blues”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Birth Of The Blues" 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. "The Birth Of The Blues" is in C.
- What key is "The Birth Of The Blues" by Frank Sinatra played in?
- The Birth Of The Blues is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Birth Of The Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Birth Of The Blues" 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 Birth Of The Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Birth Of The Blues"?
- "The Birth Of The Blues" was originally performed by Frank Sinatra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Birth Of The Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: A7, Ab6, Ab7, Am7, B7, Bb, Bb7, Bm7, +12 more.
- What other songs by Frank Sinatra can I play here?
- Try "THE CONTINENTAL", "LOST IN THE STARS", "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "The Birth Of The Blues" 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. "The Birth Of The Blues" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Birth Of The Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.