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I was born
in Ma con Geor gia,
they kept my dad dy o ver in the Ma con jail.
He told me
if you keep your hands clean, yeah,
(F)you won’t hear them blood hounds on your trail.
Well, I fell n’t (F)in
with bad com pan ions,
they robbed a man, dy oh, you up in Ten nes see.
They caught me
just way up in Nash ville, yeah.
(F)They locked me and threw a way the key.
Well, I could n’t I washed my hands
in mud dy wa ter.
Washed my hands,
oh, but they did n’t come (F)clean.
Tried to do
what my dad dy told me, yeah, but I (F)must have washed my hands in a mud dy stream.
Well, I asked the judge Yeah,
I washed my hands
in mud dy wa ter.
I washed my hands,
oh, but they did n’t come (F)clean.
Tried to do (tried to do) what my dad dy told me, oh yeah.
But I (F)must have washed my hands in a mud dy stream.
I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water — Simple Sheet Music
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"I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" 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 F, 184 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 “I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water"?
- 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 "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" by Elvis Presley played in?
- I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water"?
- The arrangement plays at 184 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" 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 "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water"?
- "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". 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 "I Washed My Hands In Muddy Water". Key of F, 184 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.