Detroit City

by Bobby Bare
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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Detroit City" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Detroit City" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Detroit City" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Detroit City"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Detroit City" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Detroit City"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Detroit City" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.