Mississippi Queen

by Mountain
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Lyrics

Mis sis sip pi queen,

if you know what I mean.

Mis sis sip pi queen,

she taught me ev ’ry thing.

Way down a round Bicks burg,

a round Lou i si an a way,

lives a Ca jun la dy

called the Mis sis sip pi queen.

You know she was a danc er,

she moved bet ter on wine.

While the (F5)rest of them dudes was get tin’ their kicks, bud dy, beg your par don, I was get tin’ mine.

Mis sis sip pi queen,

if you know what I mean.

Mis sis sip pi queen,

she taught me ev ’ry thing.

This la dy, she asked me

if I would be her an a man.

You know Ca that I her

I’d do Mis what I pi can

to keep her look in’ pret ty,

buy her dress es that shine.

While the (F5)rest of them dudes was mak in’ their bread, bud dy, beg your par don, I was get tin’ mine.

bud dy, beg your par don, I was los in’ mine.

broth er, beg your par don, I was get tin’ mine.

Hey,

Mis sis sip pi queen.

Mississippi Queen β€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain: 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 F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About β€œMississippi Queen”

What key is "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain played in?
Mississippi Queen is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mississippi Queen"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Mississippi Queen" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Mississippi Queen"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Mississippi Queen"?
"Mississippi Queen" was originally performed by Mountain. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mississippi Queen"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Abpow, Bbpow, Cpow, Ebpow, Fpow.
What other songs by Mountain can I play here?
Try "THEME FOR AN IMAGINARY WESTERN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Mississippi Queen" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "Mississippi Queen" by Mountain. 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 β€” 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 "Mississippi Queen" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Mississippi Queen" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” 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.