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(F)Mel o dies
bring (A7)mem o ries
that (D7)lin ger (D)in (D7)my (G9)heart,
(F)Make me think
(A)of (A7)Geor (Dm)gia,
why (G7)did we
(Edim7)ev (C13)er (F)part?
(F)Some sweet day
when (A7)blos soms fall
and (D7)all the (D)world’s (D7)a (G9)song,
(F)I’ll go back
(A)to (A7)Geor (Dm)gia
’cause (G7)that’s where
(Edim7)I (C13)be (F)long.
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
the whole day (Gm)through.
(Bbm)Just an (F)old sweet (E7)song keeps (Gm)Geor gia
(G9)on (C7)my (F)mind.
(Gm7)(Geor gia on my (C)mind.)
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
a song of (Gm)you
(Bbm)comes as (F)sweet and (E7)clear as (Gm)moon light (G9)through (C13)the (F)pines.
(Dm)Oth er arms
reach (Dm)out to me;
(Dm)Oth er eyes
smile (Dm7)ten der ly;
(Dm)Still in peace
ful (Dm7)dreams I see
the (Am)road leads (F#dim)back (Fm6)to (Dm)you.
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
no peace I (Gm)find.
(Bbm)Just an (F)old sweet (E7)song keeps (Gm)Geor gia (G9)on (C13)my (F)mind.
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
the whole day (Gm)through.
(Bbm)Just an (F)old sweet (E7)song keeps (Gm)Geor gia
(G9)on (C7)my (F)mind.
(Gm7)(Geor gia on my (C)mind.)
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
a song of (Gm)you
(Bbm)comes as (F)sweet and (E7)clear as (Gm)moon light (G9)through (C13)the (F)pines.
(Dm)Oth er arms
reach (Dm)out to me;
(Dm)Oth er eyes
smile (Dm7)ten der ly;
(Dm)Still in peace
ful (Dm7)dreams I see
the (Am)road leads (F#dim)back (Fm6)to (Dm)you.
(F)Geor gia,
(A7)Geor gia,
no peace I (Gm)find.
(Bbm)Just an (F)old sweet (E7)song keeps (Gm)Geor gia (G9)on (C13)my (F)mind.
(F)mind.
Georgia On My Mind — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Georgia On My Mind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 68 BPM.
This arrangement will stretch your chord vocabulary like few other pieces at this level — twenty-three distinct chords means your left hand is constantly reshaping, so start hands-separate and really drill those changes before adding the melody.
Pay special attention to the diminished transitions: the Edim7 and F#dim chords act as chromatic passing shapes, and fumbling them will break the song's smooth, melancholic flow.
At 68 BPM you might think speed isn't an issue, but a slow ballad exposes every hesitation, so use the slow-tempo mode to lock in tricky spots like the movement from Gm through Gm6 into Edim7 — loop that passage until it feels automatic.
Keep your sustain pedal changes clean; with extended chords like Eb9 and G9, muddy pedaling turns rich harmony into mush.
Lift and re-press on each chord change.
This is the piece that'll build your confidence with jazz-influenced voicings and make complex progressions feel natural under your hands.
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About “Georgia On My Mind”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Georgia On My Mind" 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. "Georgia On My Mind" is in Bb.
- What key is "Georgia On My Mind" by Ray Charles played in?
- Georgia On My Mind is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Georgia On My Mind"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Georgia On My Mind" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Georgia On My Mind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Georgia On My Mind"?
- "Georgia On My Mind" was originally performed by Ray Charles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Georgia On My Mind"?
- This arrangement uses 23 chords: A7, Am, Bb6, Bb7, Bbm, C7, Cdom, D7, +15 more.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME", "HALLELUJAH I LOVE HIM (HER) SO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Georgia On My Mind" 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. "Georgia On My Mind" is in the key of Bb at 68 BPM.
- What chords are in "Georgia On My Mind"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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