(CN.C.)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
Where did you come from, where did you go, where did you come from Cot ton Eye Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go, (E)where did you come from (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)He came to town like a mid win ter storm, he (D)rode through the fields, was to (E)hand some and (D)strong.
His (A)eyes was his tools and his smile was his gun, but (D)all he had come for was of (E)hav ing some fun.
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If it had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go (E)where did you come from, (D)Cot ton Eye (Bm)Joe?
(A)If if had n’t been for Cot ton Eye Joe, I’d been mar ried a long time a go.
(D)Where did you come from, where did you go, (CN.C.)where did you come from, Cot ton Eye Joe?
Cotton-eye Joe — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Cotton-eye Joe" by Rednex: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 130 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Cotton-eye Joe”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Cotton-eye Joe" by Rednex in?
- The backing track is in A at 130 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Cotton-eye Joe" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Cotton-eye Joe"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Cotton-eye Joe", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Cotton-eye Joe" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Cotton-eye Joe"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Cotton-eye Joe"?
- "Cotton-eye Joe" was originally performed by Rednex. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
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