U.s. Blues

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "U.s. Blues" by Grateful Dead in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

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.

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