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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Down In New Orleans" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down In New Orleans"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Down In New Orleans". Key of C, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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