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I was (F)born (Bb)right (F)here,
No (Am)vem ber, For ty three.
Dad (Bb)was a cap tain in the (F)ar my,
(Dm)fight ing the Ger mans in Si ci (Bb)ly.
My (F)poor (Bb)lit tle (F)mom ma
did nβt know a (Am)soul in L.
A.
(Dm)So we (Bb)went down to the (Bb)Un ion Sta tion, made our (C)get a way.
Got (Ddim)on (C7)the (F)Dix (Bb)ie (F)Fly er,
bound for (Am)New Or leans,
βcross the (Bb)state of Tex as to the (A7)land of dreams.
On the (F)Dix (Bb)ie Fly er,
bound for (Am)New Or leans,
back to her (Bb)friends and her fam βly in the (C)land of dreams.
Her own moth er came to us at the sta tion,
her dress as black as a crow in a coal mine.
She cried when her lit tle girl off the train.
Her broth ers and sis ters came from Jack son, (Bb)Mis sis sip pi,
in a great green Hud son driv en by a tile they (Bb)knew;
ing rye key from a (Dm7)flask in the back seat,
tryβnβ to (F)do like the (C)Gen tiles do.
Christ, they (F)want ed to be Gen tiles too!
Who (F)would nβt down there?
Would nβt you?
An A (F)me ri (C)can Christ (Dm)ian, (Bb)God damn!
On the
βCross (Bb)the state of (F)Tex as to the (C)land of dreams.
Dixie Flyer β Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dixie Flyer" by Randy Newman: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 126 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range β the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About βDixie Flyerβ
- Can I sing "Dixie Flyer" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes β Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Dixie Flyer" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dixie Flyer" by Randy Newman in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 126 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones β the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Dixie Flyer" with this accompaniment?
- Yes β 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 "Dixie Flyer"?
- Effectively yes β it's the piano-only backing for "Dixie Flyer", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dixie Flyer" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work β the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Dixie Flyer"?
- Yes β registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Dixie Flyer"?
- "Dixie Flyer" was originally performed by Randy Newman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Randy Newman are available?
- Other accompaniments by Randy Newman: "Feels Like Home", "In Germany Before The War", "New Orleans Wins The War". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dixie Flyer" with lyrics?
- Yes β this is a free karaoke slide for "Dixie Flyer" by Randy Newman. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does β a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Dixie Flyer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Dixie Flyer" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes β the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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