Chattahoochee

by Alan Jackson
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Lyrics

Way down the yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee it gets hot ter than a (C)hoo chie coo chie.

So, I We tled laid a rub ber on the Geor gia as phalt.

I Got a lit tle cra zy but we (G)nev er got (C)caught.

(F)Down by the riv er on a Fri day night, (C)pyr a mid of cans in the (G)pale moon (C)light, (F)talk ing ’bout cars and dream in’ ’bout wom en.

(D7)Nev er had a plan; just a (G)liv in’ for the min ute.

Yeah, (C)way down yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee; nev er knew how much that mud dy wa ter (G)meant to (C)me.

But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was; a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Well, we fogged up the win dows in the my old Chev y; I was will in’ but a (C)she was n’t y.

So, I set tled for a bur ger and a grape sno cone.

phalt.

I dropped her off tle ear ly but I (G)did n’t go (C)home.

(F)Down by the riv er on a Fri day night, (C)pyr a mid of cans in the (G)pale moon (C)light, (F)talk ing ’bout cars and dream in’ ’bout wom en.

(D7)Nev er had a plan; just a (G)liv in’ for the min ute.

Yeah, (C)way down yon der on the Chat ta hoo chee; nev er knew how much that mud dy wa ter (G)meant to (C)me.

But I learned how to swim and I learned who I was; a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Well, we (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love, a lot a bout liv in’ and a (G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

Chattahoochee — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Chattahoochee" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Chattahoochee”

Why does "Chattahoochee" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Chattahoochee".
What key is "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson played in?
Chattahoochee is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chattahoochee"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Chattahoochee" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Chattahoochee"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Chattahoochee"?
"Chattahoochee" was originally performed by Alan Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Alan Jackson can I play here?
Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Chattahoochee"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chattahoochee".
Can I see all the notes in "Chattahoochee"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 160 BPM.