Cotton Eyed Joe

by Tennessee Folksong
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Lyrics

(G)Where did you (Em7)come from,

(G)where did you (Bm7)go?

(Cmaj7)Where did you (Bm7)come from,

(Cmaj7)Cot ton Eyed (G)Joe?

(Gmaj7)Come for to (Em7)see you,

(Gmaj7)come

for to (Bm7)sing.

(Gmaj7)Come

for to (Em7)show you my (C)dia

mond (G)ring.

Cotton Eyed Joe by Tennessee Folksong

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Cotton Eyed Joe”

What key is "Cotton Eyed Joe" in?
"Cotton Eyed Joe" by Tennessee Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Cotton Eyed Joe" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Cotton Eyed Joe" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Cotton Eyed Joe" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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