Chattahoochee

· by Alan Jackson

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Lyrics

Way down the yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee it gets hot ter than a (C)hoo chie coo read chie.

So, I We tled laid a rub ber on the Geor gia as phalt.

I Got a lit tle cra zy but we (G)nev er got (C)caught.

(F)Down by the riv er on a Fri day night, (C)pyr a mid of cans in the (G)pale moon (C)light, (F)talk ing ’bout cars and dream in’ ’bout wom en.

(D7)Nev er had a plan; just a (G)liv in’ for the min ute.

Yeah, (C)way down yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee; nev er knew how much that mud dy wa ter (G)meant to (C)me.

But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was; a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Well, we fogged up the win dows in the my old Chev y; I was will in’ but a (C)she was n’t read y.

So, I set tled for a bur ger and a grape sno cone.

phalt.

I dropped her off tle ear ly but I (G)did n’t go (C)home.

(F)Down by the riv er on a Fri day night, (C)pyr a mid of cans in the (G)pale moon (C)light, (F)talk ing ’bout cars and dream in’ ’bout wom en.

(D7)Nev er had a plan; just a (G)liv in’ for the min ute.

Yeah, (C)way down yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee; nev er knew how much that mud dy wa ter (G)meant to (C)me.

But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was; a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Well, we (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love, a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Chattahoochee by Alan Jackson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Chattahoochee” by Alan Jackson in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 160 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Chattahoochee" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Chattahoochee"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Alan Jackson songs work for kids?: Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.