Detroit City

by Bobby Bare
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Last night I went to (G7)sleep in De troit (C)Cit y,

and I (G7)dreamed a bout the cot ton fields and (C)home.

I by (F)dreamed a bout my moth er, dear old (C)pa pa, sis ter and broth er, and I (D7)dreamed a bout the girl

who’s been (G7)wait ing for so long.

I wan na go (C)home,

I wan na go (F)home.

(C)Oh, how I (G7)wan

na go (C)home.

read be tween the (G7)lines.

I wan na go (C)home,

I wan na go (F)home.

(C)Oh, how I (G7)wan

na go (C)home.

Detroit City by Bobby Bare

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Detroit City

What key is "Detroit City" in?
"Detroit City" by Bobby Bare is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Detroit City" 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 "Detroit City" 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.
What chords are used in "Detroit City"?
This arrangement of "Detroit City" uses 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, D7, F, G7.
How long does it take to learn "Detroit City" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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