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) — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" by Hank Williams in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" with hands-separate practice in C at 164 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Jambalaya (On The Bayou)" is in the key of C at 164 BPM.