Other arrangements of U.s. Blues
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(A)Red and white,
that’s blue suede shoes.
I’m Un cle Sam;
how a do ’n’ you do?
(D)Gim me five,
I’m still a live,
of ain’t no luck, num
I (E)learned to duck.
(A)Check my pulse,
it don’t change,
stay sev en ty two
them come shine or rain.
I’ll (D)Wave the flag,
pop the bag,
You can rock the boat,
the U (E)skin ed the goat.
Wave that flag,
wave it wide
and (E)high.
Sum mer time done
come and gone,
my, oh, my.
I’m (A)Un cle Sam,
that’s who I am.
Been hid in’ out
in a rock ’n’ roll band.
(D)Shake the hand
that shook the hand
of P.
T.
Bar num
and (E)Char lie Chan.
(A)Shine your shoes,
light your fuse;
stay can you a use
bet ol’ U.
S.
Blues?
We’re (D)drink your health,
share your wealth,
You can run your life,
the U (E)steal ed your wife.
Wave that flag,
wave it wide
and (E)high.
Sum mer time done
come and gone,
my, oh, my.
I’m
Sum mer time done
come and gone,
my, oh, my.
U.s. Blues — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "U.s. Blues" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 120 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 “U.s. Blues”
- Can I play "U.s. Blues" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "U.s. Blues" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "U.s. Blues" by Grateful Dead played in?
- U.s. Blues 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 "U.s. Blues"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "U.s. 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 "U.s. Blues"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "U.s. Blues"?
- "U.s. Blues" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "U.s. Blues"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B, C, D, E, E7.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "U.s. Blues"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "U.s. Blues" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "U.s. Blues"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "U.s. Blues" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.