Chattahoochee

by Alan Jackson
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Lyrics

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

So, I We laid for a bur 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 read y.

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

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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.

(G)lit tle ’bout (C)love.

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

Chattahoochee — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Chattahoochee" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 140 BPM.

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

About “Chattahoochee”

Can I play "Chattahoochee" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Chattahoochee" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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 140 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 chords are used in "Chattahoochee"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D7, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 a complete beginner play "Chattahoochee"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Chattahoochee" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Chattahoochee"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Chattahoochee" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.