Song Of The South

by Alabama

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Lyrics

Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.

Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a (A)gain.

Cot ton on the road side, (E)cot ton in the ditch, we (D)all picked the cot ton, but we (A)nev er got rich.

Dad dy was a vet ’ran, a (E)south ern dem o crat, they (D)ought ta get a rich man to (A)vote like that.

Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.

Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a (A)gain.

Well, some bod y told us (E)Wall Street fell, but (D)we were so poor that we could n’t tell.

Cot ton was short and the (E)weeds were tall, but Mis ter (D)Roo se velt’s gon na save us all.

Well, (A)Ma ma got sick and Dad dy got down, the (D)coun ty got the farm and they (A)moved to town.

Pa pa got a job with the (E)T.

V.

A., he bought a (D)wash in’ ma chine and then a Chev ro let.

Sing it: Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.

Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.

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Sing it: Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.

Gone, (E)gone with the wind, (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.

Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.

Gone, (E)gone with the wind, (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.

Song Of The South by Alabama — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song Of The South” by Alabama 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 A at 165 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Song Of The South" 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 "Song Of The South"?
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.