Jambalaya (On The Bayou)

by Hank Williams
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Lyrics

Good bye (C6)Joe, me got ta go, the me oh (G)my oh.

Me got ta (G7)go to pole the pi rogue down the (C)bay ou.

My Y vonne, the sweet est one, me oh (G)my oh.

Son of a (G7)gun, we’ll have big fun on the (C)bay ou.

Jam ba la ya and a craw fish pie, and fi lé (G)gum bo,

’cause to (G7)night I’m gon na see my ma cher a (C)mi o.

Pick gui tar, fill fruit jar and be (G)gay o.

Son of a (G7)gun we’ll have big fun on the (C)bay ou.

Thi bo (C6)daux, Fon tain ta eaux, the place is (G)buzz in’.

Kin folk ta (G7)come to see Y vonne rogue by the (C)doz en.

Dress in style and go hog wild, me oh (G)my oh.

Son of a (G7)gun, we’ll have big fun on the (C)bay ou.

Jam ba la ya and a craw fish pie, and fi lé (G)gum bo,

’cause to (G7)night I’m gon na see my ma cher a (C)mi o.

Pick gui tar, fill fruit jar and be (G)gay o.

Son of a (G7)gun we’ll have big fun on the (C)bay ou.

Thi bo (C)bay ou.

Jambalaya (On The Bayou) by Hank Williams

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 164 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)”

What key is "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" in?
"Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" by Hank Williams is in the key of C with a tempo of 164 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Hank Williams can I play here?
Try "COLD, COLD HEART", "YOUR CHEATIN' HEART", "I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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