Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues – Sheet Music Available Now
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About the Song
“Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” is a song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, and recorded in 1982. It was released in May 1983 as the third single from John’s album Too Low for Zero.
The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and became a top ten hit on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number nine. The song also spent six weeks atop the Adult Contemporary chart. In 1984, “Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
The Lyrics
The lyrics to “Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” were written by Bernie Taupin, who is better known for his collaboration with Elton John. The song was released in 1984 as a single from John’s album Too Low for Zero. It reached number one on the Adult Contemporary chart and number two on the Billboard Hot 100.
The lyrics tell the story of a man reflecting on a lost love. He recalls all of the happy moments they shared together and how he can’t seem to get her out of his mind. Even though she is gone, he still loves her and can’t help but wonder what could have been.
The Music
Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues is a song by English rock band Elton John with lyrics by Bernie Taupin.
It was released in October 1982 as the second single from the album Too Low for Zero and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart, becoming John’s seventh UK number one single.
In the US, it peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and became his ninth US top ten single. The song won John and Taupin the 1983 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
“Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues” is a ballad written by Taupin as an autobiographical account of his failed marriage to Maxine Feibelman.
Taupin has said that he wrote the lyrics in “about ten minutes”, while he was “in a black mood”, after an argument with Feibelman.
The song is set in 12/8 time with a slow tempo of 60 beats per minute.
The Sheet Music
Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues by Elton John is a truly iconic song. The sheet music is now available for purchase so that you can play this classic piece yourself.
The sheet music includes the full lyrics to the song, as well as the melody line and chords. It is arranged for piano and voice, with guitar chords included.
Whether you are a beginner or a more experienced player, this sheet music will help you bring the magic of Elton John’s music to life.
