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The (C)eve ning (Cdim7)star is shin ing (C)bright, so (C)make a (Abmaj7)wish and (Db)hold on (C)tight.
There’s (C)mag ic (D7)in the (Fm6)air to (C)night, and (B)an (C)y (Cdim7)thing (C)can (F#)hap (G7)pen.
In the South land there’s a cit y
way down on the (C)riv er,
where the wom en are ver (G7)y pret ty
and all the men de liv (C)er.
They got mu sic, it’s (G7)al and ways play ing,
start in the day time, go (C)all through the night.
Get When you hear you that mu (G7)lose sic play ing,
hear what I’m say in’, it make you (C)feel al right.
Grab some (C)bod y, (D7)come on (G7)down.
Bring your paint brush; we’re (G7)paint in’ the town.
You (C)wan na There’s some sweet ness go (F)fore in’ ’round.
(Fm)die,
(C)Catch it down in (G)New Or leans.
We got mag ic, it’s (G7)good and ways bad, ing,
make in you hap py or (C)make you real sad.
Get ev ’ry thing you want, mu (G7)lose what you had,
down what here say in’, in New Or (C)feel leans.
right.
Hey some (C)part ner, (D7)don’t be (G7)shy;
come on down here and (G7)give us a try.
You (C)wan na do some liv ing be (F)fore in’ you (Fm)die,
(C)do it down in (G)New Or leans.
State ly (Am)homes and man sions
of the (C)sug ar bar ons (G7)and the cot ton (C)kings.
(Am)Rich peo ple, (Am)poor peo ple (F)all (C)got (D7)dreams.
Dreams (C)do come true in (G)New Or leans.
Down In New Orleans — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Down In New Orleans" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 90 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 “Down In New Orleans”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Down In New Orleans" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Down In New Orleans" is in C.
- What key is "Down In New Orleans" by Anika Noni Rose played in?
- Down In New Orleans 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 "Down In New Orleans"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Down In New Orleans" 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 "Down In New Orleans"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Down In New Orleans"?
- "Down In New Orleans" was originally performed by Anika Noni Rose. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Down In New Orleans"?
- This arrangement uses 20 chords: Ab7, Abmaj7, Adim7, Am, Am7, B, C, C7, +12 more.
- What other songs by Anika Noni Rose can I play here?
- Try "WHEN WE'RE HUMAN", "ALMOST THERE", "Almost There". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Down In New Orleans" 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. "Down In New Orleans" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Down In New Orleans"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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