(I Wish I Was In) Dixie

by Daniel Decatur Emmett
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I (C)wish I was in the land of cot ton; (F)old times there are not for got ten.

Look a (C)way, look a way, look a (G7)way, Dix ie (C)Land.

In Dix ie Land where I was born in he (F)ear ly on as one frost y morn in’ look a (C)way, look a way, look a (G7)way, Dix ie (C)Land.

Then I wish I was in (F)Dix ie, hoo (D)ray!

Hoo (G7)ray!

In (C)Dix ie Land I’ll (F)take my stand, to (C)live and die in (G7)Dix ie.

A (C)way, a (G7)way, a (C)way down south in (G7)Dix (C)ie.

A way, a (G7)way, a (C)way down south in (G7)Dix (C)ie!

Old (C)Mis sus mar ry the Will the weav er; (F)Wil liam was a gay de ceiv er.

Look a (C)way, look a way, look a (G7)way, Dix ie (C)Land.

But when he put his arm a round her, he (F)smiled as fierce as a for ty pound er, look a (C)way, look a way, look a (G7)way, Dix ie (C)Land.

Then I wish I was in (F)Dix ie, hoo (D)ray!

Hoo (G7)ray!

In (C)Dix ie Land I’ll (F)take my stand, to (C)live and die in (G7)Dix ie.

A (C)way, a (G7)way, a (C)way down south in (G7)Dix (C)ie.

A way, a (G7)way, a (C)way down south in (G7)Dix (C)ie!

Old (G7)Dix (C)ie!

(I Wish I Was In) Dixie β€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 160 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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Where are the chord symbols for "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" 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. "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" is in C.
What key is "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" by Daniel Decatur Emmett played in?
(I Wish I Was In) Dixie is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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Who composed "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie"?
"(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" was originally performed by Daniel Decatur Emmett. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Daniel Decatur Emmett can I play here?
Try "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie", "The Blue Tail Fly (Jimmy Crack Corn)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" 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. "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" is in the key of C at 160 BPM.
What chords are in "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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