What key is "Georgia On My Mind" in?

"Georgia On My Mind" by Willie Nelson is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Georgia On My Mind" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Georgia On My Mind" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Georgia On My Mind" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?

Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Mel o dies

bring (A7)mem o ries

that (D7)lin ger in my (G7)heart.

(A7)Make me think

of (Dm)Geor gia,

why (G7)did we (Dbdim7)ev (C7)er (F)part?

(F)Some sweet day

when (A7)blos soms fall

and (D7)all the world’s a (G7)song,

(A7)I’ll go back

to (Dm)Geor gia

’cause (G7)that’s where (Dbdim7)I (C7)be (F)long.

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

the whole day (Bbm6)through.

Just an (D7)old sweet song keeps (C7)Geor gia on my (F)mind.

(Gm7)(Geor gia on my (C)mind.)

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

a song of (Bbm6)you

comes as (D7)sweet and clear as (Gm7)moon light (G7)through (C7)the pines.

(Gm6)Oth er arms reach (Dm)out to me,

(Gm6)oth er eyes smile (Dm)ten der ly,

(C#dim7)still in peace ful (E7)dreams I see

the (F#dim7)road leads back to (Gm7)you.

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

no peace I (Bbm6)find.

Just an (D7)old sweet song keeps (Gm7)Geor gia (G9)on (C7)my (F)mind.

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

the whole day (Bbm6)through.

Just an (D7)old sweet song keeps (C7)Geor gia on my (F)mind.

(Gm7)(Geor gia on my (C)mind.)

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

a song of (Bbm6)you

comes as (D7)sweet and clear as (Gm7)moon light (G7)through (C7)the pines.

(Gm6)Oth er arms reach (Dm)out to me,

(Gm6)oth er eyes smile (Dm)ten der ly,

(C#dim7)still in peace ful (E7)dreams I see

the (F#dim7)road leads back to (Gm7)you.

(F)Geor gia,

(A7)Geor gia,

no peace I (Bbm6)find.

Just an (D7)old sweet song keeps (Gm7)Geor gia (G9)on (C7)my (F)mind.

mind.

Georgia On My Mind by Willie Nelson

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Georgia On My Mind”

What key is "Georgia On My Mind" in?: "Georgia On My Mind" by Willie Nelson is in the key of F with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Georgia On My Mind" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Georgia On My Mind" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Georgia On My Mind" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?: Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.