Tuesday's Gone

by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Train roll (E7)on,

on down the (D)line.

Won’t you please take me (E7)far a (D)way.

Now I feel the wind (E7)blow

out side my (D)door.

Means I’m, I’m leav ing my (E7)wom an be (D)hind.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

Oh, my ba by’s (E7)gone with the (D)wind.

And I don’t (E7)know,

oh, where I’m (D)go in’.

I just want to (E7)be left a (D)lone.

Well, when this train (E7)ends

I’ll try a (D)gain.

I’m leav ing my (E7)wom an at (D)home.

on.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

My ba by’s (E7)gone with the (D)wind.

Train I roll (E7)on

man miles from (D)my home.

See, I’m rid ing (E7)my blues a (D)way.

Well, Tues day, you (E7)see,

she to be (D)free.

But some how, I’ve (E7)got to car (D)ry on.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

Tues day’s (G)gone with the (D)wind.

My ba by’s (E7)gone with the (D)wind.

(D)wind.

Tuesday's Gone — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 75 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to develop your walking bass technique — your left hand needs to move steadily between root notes and passing tones at 75 BPM, which feels deceptively slow until you realize how precise each step has to be.

Pay special attention to the transitions between E7 and F#m, then F#m dropping to G; those shifts can trip you up because G sits outside the key of A and your fingers won't expect it.

I'd suggest practicing left hand alone first, looping just the verse progression (A–E–D–A) until the walking pattern feels automatic, then layering in your right-hand chord voicings.

Keep the sustain pedal light — lift cleanly on each chord change so that walking bass doesn't blur into mud.

Once both hands sync up, you'll notice the sad, rolling feel clicks into place naturally.

This is the song that'll make walking bass lines feel like second nature for every ballad you play after it.

About “Tuesday's Gone

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Tuesday's Gone"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Tuesday's Gone" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
Tuesday's Gone is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tuesday's Gone"?
The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tuesday's Gone" 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 "Tuesday's Gone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tuesday's Gone"?
"Tuesday's Gone" was originally performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tuesday's Gone"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, D, E, E7, F#m, G.
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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Tuesday's Gone" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 75 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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