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She just got here (B7)yes ter day.
Things are hot here (B7)now, they say.
(Em)There’s
a big change in (Em)town.
Gals are jea lous, (B7)there’s no doubt.
Still the fel lows (B7)rave a bout (A7)sweet,
sweet Geor gia (D7)Brown.
And ev er since she came,
the col oured folks (Ddim)all (D7)claim, (B7)say, (E7)no gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,
(A7)two left feet, but oh!
so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.
(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.
You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie,
not (B7)much.
(E7)It’s been said she knocks ’em dead when she lands in town.
(A7)Since she came, why, it’s a shame how she cools ’em down.
(Em)Fel lers (B7)she can’t get are (Em)fel lers (B7)she ain’t met.
(G)Geor gia claimed her, Geor (B)gia named her, (A7)sweet (D7)Geor gia Brown.
(E7)no gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,
(A7)two left feet, but oh!
so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.
(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.
You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie,
not (B7)much.
(E7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,
(A7)they buy clothes at fa shion shows with one dol lar
(Em)Oh, boy!
(B7)Tip your hats.
(Em)Oh, joy!
(B7)She’s the ‘cats’.
(G)Who’s that, Mis ter?
’Tain’t (B)her sis ter.
(A7)Sweet
(E7)No gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,
(A7)two left feet, but oh!
so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.
(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.
You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie, not (B7)much.
(E7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,
(A7)they buy clothes at fa shion shows with one dol lar down.
(Em)Oh, boy!
(B7)Tip your hats.
(Em)Oh, joy!
(B7)She’s the ‘cats’.
(G)Who’s that, Mis ter?
’Tain’t (B)her sis ter.
(A7)Sweet (D7)Geor gia Brown.
Sweet Georgia Brown — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Ben Bernie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in G — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 150 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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.
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About “Sweet Georgia Brown”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Sweet Georgia Brown" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key G, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Ben Bernie in?
- The backing track is in G at 150 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown" 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sweet Georgia Brown", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sweet Georgia Brown" 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
- "Sweet Georgia Brown" was originally performed by Ben Bernie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of G, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Sweet Georgia Brown" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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