(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€” Simple Sheet Music

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"(I Wish I Was In) Dixie" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 160 BPM.

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How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
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.
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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "(I Wish I Was In) Dixie". Key of C, 160 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 β€” 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.