Sweet Georgia Brown

by Count Basie

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(D7)No gal made has got a shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)two left feet but oh so neat has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(C7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (F)why,

you know I don’t lie,

not (A7)much!

(D7)It’s been said she knocks ’em dead when she lands in town;

(G7)since she came, why it’s a shame, how she cools ’em down.

(Dm)Fel lers

(A7)she can’t get are (Dm)fel lers

(A7)she ain’t met,

(F)Geor gia (E7)claimed her, (Eb)Geor gia (D7)named her (G7)sweet (C7)Geor gia (F)Brown.

(D7)No gal made has got a shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)two left feet but oh so neat has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(C7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (F)why,

you know I don’t lie,

not (A7)much!

(D7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)they buy clothes at fash ion shows with one dol lar down.

(Dm)Oh, boy,

(A7)tip your hats, are (Dm)oh, joy,

(A7)she’s the “cats.”

(F)Who’s that, (E7)mis ter?

(Eb)’Tain’t her (D7)sis ter, (G7)sweet (C7)Geor gia (F)Brown.

(F)Brown.

Sweet Georgia Brown by Count Basie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sweet Georgia Brown” by Count Basie 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 Bb at 120 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown" 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
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.