Down In The Valley

by Traditional American Folksong
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Lyrics

(G)Down in the val

ley,

val ley so (D)low,

late in the (D7)eve

ning

hear the train (G)blow.

Hear that train blow

ing,

hear that train (D)blow;

hang your head (D7)o

ver

hear that train (G)blow.

Ros es love sun

shine,

vi ’lets love (D)dew,

an gels in (D7)heav

en

know I love (G)you.

Know I love you,

dear,

know I love (D)you.

An gels in (D7)heav

en

know I love (G)you.

Write me a (G)jail.

Down In The Valley β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Down In The Valley" by Traditional American Folksong: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 112 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About β€œDown In The Valley”

What key is "Down In The Valley" by Traditional American Folksong played in?
Down In The Valley is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down In The Valley"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down In The Valley" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Down In The Valley"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down In The Valley"?
"Down In The Valley" was originally performed by Traditional American Folksong. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Traditional American Folksong can I play here?
Try "Down In The Valley", "Down In The Valley", "Turkey In The Straw". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Down In The Valley" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Down In The Valley" by Traditional American Folksong. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Down In The Valley" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Down In The Valley" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.