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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Chattahoochee" by Alan Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 140 BPM.

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

About “Chattahoochee”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Chattahoochee"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Chattahoochee" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 140 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.