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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cotton Eyed Joe" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Cotton Eyed Joe”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cotton Eyed Joe" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cotton Eyed Joe" is in G.
- What key is "Cotton Eyed Joe" by Tennessee Folksong played in?
- Cotton Eyed Joe is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cotton Eyed Joe"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cotton Eyed Joe" 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 "Cotton Eyed Joe"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cotton Eyed Joe"?
- "Cotton Eyed Joe" was originally performed by Tennessee Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Does "Cotton Eyed Joe" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cotton Eyed Joe" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cotton Eyed Joe"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.