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Interactive piano tutorial for "Gloomy Sunday" by Ray Charles, in C major at about 65 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

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Gloomy Sunday
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Gloomy Sunday" by Ray Charles, 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

Genreblues · jazz · soul
Moodmelancholic · sorrowful · introspective
Signaturebluesy jazz ballad with a soulful vocal lament
C major
Key
65
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

G7
C
Cmaj7
Dm7
Em7
Am7
E
G
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
male baritone voice, rich and slightly raspy, delivering the lyrics with deep emotional weight and a bluesy inflection
piano
warm, resonant acoustic piano playing sparse, expressive chords and melodic fills
bass
deep, round acoustic bass providing a steady, walking foundation
drums
soft, brushed drum kit with subtle cymbal swells and gentle snare taps
Album & artist
ALBUM

I’m All Yours Baby! (1969)

All of I’m All Yours Baby!
Artist

Ray Charles

Ray Charles Robinson was born in Albany, Georgia in 1930 and grew up in Florida, going blind as a young child. He was a singer, pianist, and songwriter who worked across soul, R&B, gospel, blues, jazz, and country, and is widely regarded as one of the most influential American musicians of the 20th century. His career stretched over five decades and produced some of the most recognizable recordings in popular music.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Gloomy Sunday" in?

"Gloomy Sunday" by Ray Charles is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Gloomy Sunday"?

"Gloomy Sunday" plays at around 65 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Gloomy Sunday"?

The core progression is G7, C, Cmaj7, Dm7, Em7, and Am7, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Gloomy Sunday"?

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

Can I get a piano roll for "Gloomy Sunday"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Gloomy Sunday" by Ray Charles into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Gloomy Sunday" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Gloomy Sunday" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 65 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Gloomy Sunday" on?

"Gloomy Sunday" appears on I’m All Yours Baby! (1969).

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