Other arrangements of U.s. Blues
Pick a learning view.
(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”
- Can I learn "U.s. Blues" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "U.s. Blues" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "U.s. Blues"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "U.s. Blues" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "U.s. Blues"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "U.s. Blues" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.