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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 164 BPM.

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

About “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)”

Can I play "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" by Hank Williams played in?
Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 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 "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
The arrangement plays at 164 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" 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 "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
"Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" was originally performed by Hank Williams. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.