I was (F)born (Bb)right (F)here,
No (Am)vem ber, For ty three.
Dad (Bb)was a cap tain in the (F)ar my,
(Dm)fight ing the Ger mans in Si ci (Bb)ly.
My (F)poor (Bb)lit tle (F)mom ma
did n’t know a (Am)soul in L.
A.
(Dm)So we (Bb)went down to the (Bb)Un ion Sta tion, made our (C)get a way.
Got (Ddim)on (C7)the (F)Dix (Bb)ie (F)Fly er,
bound for (Am)New Or leans,
back ’cross the (Bb)state of her Tex as to the (A7)land of dreams.
On the (F)Dix (Bb)ie Fly er,
bound for (Am)New Or leans,
back to her (Bb)friends and her fam ’ly in the (C)land of dreams.
Her own moth er came to (Am)meet us at the sta tion,
her dress as black as a crow in a coal mine.
She cried when her lit tle girl (Dm7)got off the train.
Her broth ers and sis ters came (Am)down from Jack son, (Bb)Mis sis sip pi,
in a great green Hud son driv en by a (Am)Gen tile they (Bb)knew;
(Gm)drink ing rye whis key from a (Dm7)flask in the back seat,
try’n’ to (F)do like the (C)Gen tiles do.
Christ, they (F)want ed to be Gen tiles too!
Who (F)would n’t down there?
Would n’t you?
An A (F)me ri (C)can Christ (Dm)ian, (Bb)God damn!
On the
’Cross (Bb)the state of (F)Tex as to the (C)land of dreams.
Dixie Flyer — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Dixie Flyer" by Randy Newman. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 126 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Dixie Flyer”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Dixie Flyer" by Randy Newman in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 126 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Dixie Flyer" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Dixie Flyer"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Dixie Flyer", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Dixie Flyer" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Dixie Flyer"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Dixie Flyer"?
- "Dixie Flyer" was originally performed by Randy Newman. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Randy Newman are available?
- Other accompaniments by Randy Newman: "Feels Like Home", "In Germany Before The War", "New Orleans Wins The War". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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