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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"U.s. Blues" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.
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About “U.s. Blues”
- Where are the chord symbols for "U.s. 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. "U.s. Blues" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "U.s. 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. "U.s. Blues" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "U.s. Blues"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.