Sweet Home Chicago

by Robert Johnson

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Lyrics

Oh,

(C7)ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

oh,

ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

back to the land (D7)of Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,

Chi ca go?

Oh,

(C7)ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

oh,

ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

back to that (D7)land of Cal i for nia, to (G7)my sweet home, Chi ca go?

Now, (G7)one and one is two,

two and two is four.

I’m heav y load ed, ba by.

I’m booked, I got ta go.

Cry in’, (C7)ba

by,

hon ey, don’t you want to (G7)go,

back to the land (D7)of Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,

Chi ca go?

Now, (G7)two and two is four,

four and two is six.

You gon’ keep on mon keyin’ ’round here, friend boy, you gon’ get your busi ness all in a trick.

Well, I’m cry in’, (C7)ba by,

hon ey, don’t you want to (G7)go,

back to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia,

to my (G7)sweet home,

Chi ca go?

Now, (G7)six and two is eight,

eight and two is ten.

Friend boy, she trick you one time, she sure gon’ do it a gain.

And I’m cry in’ hey,

ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,

Chi ca go?

I’m (G7)go in’ to Cal i for nia, from Des and a Moines I o way.

Some bod y will tell me that you need my help some day.

Cryin’ (C7)hey,

hey,

ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,

back to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia,

to my (G7)sweet home,

Chi ca go?

Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sweet Home Chicago” by Robert Johnson 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 G at 90 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 "Sweet Home Chicago" 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 Home Chicago"?
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.