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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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" by Hank Williams: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 164 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 “Jambalaya (On The Bayou)”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" by Hank Williams. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.