Does "Cotton Fields" 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 Fields" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.

What chords are in "Cotton Fields"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

Cotton Fields — Piano Lead Sheet

"Cotton Fields" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

Lyrics

When I (F)was a lit tle (F7)ba by, my moth er n’t (Bb)rocked me in y the (F)cra dle in them old, old cot ton (F#dim7)fields at (C7)home. When I (F)was a lit tle (F7)ba by, my moth er n’t (Bb)rocked me in y the (F)cra dle in (C7)them (F)old, old (C7)cot ton fields at (F)home. Oh, when (F7)them (Bb)cot ton bolls got rot ten you could n’t (F)pick ver y much cot ton in them old cot ton fields at (C7)home. It was (F)down in Lou’ si (F7)an a, just a (Bb)mile from Tex ar (F)kan a and (C7)them (F)old, old (C7)cot ton fields at (F)home. It may (F)sound a lit tle (F7)fun ny. but you did n’t (Bb)make you ver y much (F)mon ey in them old, old cot ton (F#dim7)fields at (C7)home. It may (F)sound a lit tle (F7)fun ny, but you did n’t (Bb)make you ver y much (F)mon ey in (C7)them (F)old, old (C7)cot ton fields at (F)home. Oh, when (F7)them (Bb)cot ton bolls got rot ten you could n’t (F)pick ver y much cot ton in them old cot ton fields at (C7)home. It was (F)down in Lou’ si (F7)an a, just a (Bb)mile from Tex ar (F)kan a and (C7)them (F)old, old (C7)cot ton fields at (F)home. I was (F)home.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: Bb
Tempo: 100 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Huddie Ledbetter

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How to Play "Cotton Fields" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.