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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Chattahoochee" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Chattahoochee" with hands-separate practice in C at 160 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Chattahoochee"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Chattahoochee" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Chattahoochee"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Chattahoochee" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.