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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Birth Of The Blues" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 90 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 Birth Of The Blues”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Birth Of The Blues"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Birth Of The Blues". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.