Walkin' Back To Georgia

by Jim Croce

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Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

I’m walk in’ back to Geor gia,

and I (D)hope she will (A)take me back;

noth in’ in my pock ets, (F#m)lose a dream, and all I (D)own is up (A)on my back.

But she’s the (C#m)girl who said she loved me,

on that (F#m)hot dust y Ma con road;

and if she’s (E)still a round, I’m gon na (F#m)set tle down with that a (D)hard lov in’ (A)Geor gia girl.

Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

I’m walk in’ back to Geor gia.

She’s the (D)on ly will (A)one who knows

how it feels my when you (F#m)lose a dream, and how it (D)feels when you (A)dream a lone.

But she’s the (C#m)girl who said you loved me,

on that (F#m)hot dust y long a go;

and if you’re (E)still a round, I’m gon na (F#m)set tle down with you, my (D)hard lov in’ (A)Geor gia girl.

Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

Geor gia, can’t you hear me call in’,

I’ll be (D)home in (A)just a while,

and if I had to I’d be crawl in’

just to (D)share an oth er (A)morn in’ smile.

But you’re the

Walkin' Back To Georgia by Jim Croce — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Walkin' Back To Georgia” by Jim Croce 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 E at 100 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Walkin' Back To Georgia" 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 "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
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.