The South's Gonna Do It

· by Charlie Daniels Band

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Lyrics

Well, the train (A7)El to Grin der’s Switch is run ning right on time and the Tuck er boys are cook ing down in Car o line.

And there’s (D7)Peo ple down in Flor i da can’t be still when old (A7)Lyn yrd Skyn yrd’s pick ing down in Jack son ville.

(E7)Peo ple down in Geor gia come from (D7)near and far to hear Rich (A7)Bare ard Betts pick ing on his red gui tar.

So gath er ’round,

ah, gath er ’round, chil dren, get down.

Well, just get down, chil dren.

Get loud, well, you can be loud and be proud, and you can be proud here.

Now, be proud to a reb el ’cause the (D7)South’s gon na do it a gain and a gain.

The South's Gonna Do It by Charlie Daniels Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The South's Gonna Do It” by Charlie Daniels Band 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 166 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 "The South's Gonna Do It" 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 "The South's Gonna Do It"?: 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.
How many chords does "The South's Gonna Do It" use?: Just 10 chords: A, A7, C, C#7, C7, D, D#dim, D7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Charlie Daniels Band songs work for kids?: Try "THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.