Detroit City

by Bobby Bare
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Sheet MusicBar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Detroit City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 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 “Detroit City”

Why does "Detroit City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Detroit City".
What key is "Detroit City" by Bobby Bare played in?
Detroit City 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 "Detroit City"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Detroit City" 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 "Detroit City"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Detroit City"?
"Detroit City" was originally performed by Bobby Bare. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Detroit City"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, C7, D7, F, G7.
Is this real sheet music for "Detroit City"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Detroit City".
Can I see all the notes in "Detroit City"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.