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(F)Mel o dies
bring (A7)mem o ries
that (D7)lin ger in my (G7)heart,
(Am)make me think
of (Dm7)Geor gia,
why (Bb)did we (C7)ev er (F)part?
(F)Some sweet day when (A7)blos soms fall, and (D7)all the world’s a (G7)song,
(Am)I’ll go back to (Dm7)Geor gia, ’cause (Bb)that’s where (C7)I be (F)part?
(F)long.
(F)Geor gia,
(Em7)Geor gia,
the whole day (G)through,
(Bbm)just an (F)old sweet (Ab)song keeps (Gm7)Geor gia (C7)on my (F)mind.
(F)Geor gia,
(Em7)Geor gia,
a song of (G)you
(Bbm)comes as (F)sweet and (Ab)clear as (Gm7)moon light (C7)on the (F)pines.
(Dm)Oth er arms reach (Dm)out to me,
(Dm)oth er eyes smile (Dm)ten der ly,
(Dm)still in peace ful (Dm)dreams I see the (Am)road leads (Bb)back to (C7)you.
(F)Geor gia,
(Em7)Geor gia,
no peace I (G)find.
(Bbm)Just an (F)old sweet (Ab)song keeps (Gm7)Geor gia (C7)on my (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, 100 BPM.
This arrangement is a beautiful way to get comfortable with rich, jazzy chord colors — you'll encounter diminished and augmented shapes like Abdim, Bdim, and Caug that might be new to your fingers, and that's exactly the point.
Your left hand plays a block bass pattern, so focus on landing each root note cleanly before worrying about timing the right hand melody over it.
At 100 BPM the tempo is gentle, but the real challenge is the sheer number of chord changes — sixteen in all — so I'd suggest hands-separate practice first, then loop any four-bar phrase where a diminished chord catches you off guard.
The move from Bb into Bdim is the spot most students fumble; slow it to half speed and memorize the finger shift until it feels automatic.
Stick with this one and you'll build genuine confidence navigating chromatic passing chords, a skill that unlocks dozens of classic R&B progressions.
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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 100 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 an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 16 chords: A7, Abdim, Am, Bb, Bbm, Bdim, C7, Caug, +8 more.
- What other songs by Ray Charles can I play here?
- Try "I GOT A WOMAN", "GEORGIA ON MY MIND", "YOU DON'T KNOW ME". 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 100 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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