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Interactive piano tutorial for "Long Gone Blues" by Billie Holiday, in B♭ major at about 94 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Long Gone Blues by Billie Holiday
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This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Long Gone Blues" by Billie Holiday, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrejazz · blues · vocal jazz
Moodmelancholic · soulful
Signatureclassic vocal jazz ballad with a bluesy, mournful feel
B♭ major
Key
94
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

B♭
F7
B♭7
E♭7
C7
E♭
E♭m
F♯7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female alto voice, rich and smoky, delivering the lyrics with expressive phrasing and subtle vibrato
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano providing rich, extended jazz chords and melodic fills
bass
acoustic upright bass playing a smooth, walking line that anchors the harmony
drums
brushed drum kit with soft, swishing strokes that keep a gentle swing feel
Album & artist
ALBUM

Long Gone Blues / Am I Blue? (1947)

All of Long Gone Blues / Am I Blue?
Artist

Billie Holiday

Billie Holiday was a jazz singer born in Philadelphia in 1915, widely regarded as one of the most influential American vocalists of the twentieth century. She built her career in Harlem clubs and recording studios through the 1930s and 1940s, working alongside major figures like Teddy Wilson, Count Basie's band members, and Lester Young. Her style drew from blues and jazz, and her phrasing and emotional depth set a standard that shaped generations of singers after her.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Long Gone Blues" in?

"Long Gone Blues" by Billie Holiday is in B♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Long Gone Blues"?

"Long Gone Blues" plays at around 94 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Long Gone Blues"?

The core progression is B♭, F7, B♭7, E♭7, C7, and E♭, built around the B♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Long Gone Blues"?

The recording features piano, bass, drums, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Long Gone Blues"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Long Gone Blues" by Billie Holiday into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Long Gone Blues" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Long Gone Blues" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 94 BPM in B♭ major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Long Gone Blues" on?

"Long Gone Blues" appears on Long Gone Blues / Am I Blue? (1947).

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