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The sun shines bright in the (C)old Ken tuck y (G)home; ’tis sum mer, the (A7)folks there are (D)gay.
The (G)corn top’s ripe and the (C)mead ow’s in the (G)bloom, while the (D7)birds make the mu sic all the (G)day.
The young folks roll on the (C)lit tle cab in (G)floor, all mer ry, all (A7)hap py and (D)bright.
By’n (G)by hard times comes a (C)knock ing at the (G)door; then my old Ken tuck y (D7)home, good (G)night!
Weep no (C)more, my (G)la dy,
oh, (C)weep no more to (G)day!
We will sing one song for the (C)old Ken tuck y (G)home, for the old Ken tuck y (D7)home far a (G)way.
They hunt no more for the (C)pos sum and the (G)coon on mead ow, the (A7)hill and the (D)shore.
They (G)sing no more by the (C)glim mer of the (G)moon on the (D7)bench by the old ar cab in (G)door.
The day goes by like a (C)shad ow o’er the (G)heart, with sor row where (A7)all was de (D)light.
The (G)time has come when the (C)old friends have to (G)part; then my old Ken tuck y (D7)home, good (G)night!
Weep no (C)more, my (G)la dy,
oh, (C)weep no more to (G)day!
We will sing one song for the (C)old Ken tuck y (G)home, for the old Ken tuck y (D7)home far a (G)way.
The (G)way.
My Old Kentucky Home — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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About “My Old Kentucky Home”
- Can I play "My Old Kentucky Home" 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 "My Old Kentucky Home" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "My Old Kentucky Home" by Stephen C. Foster played in?
- My Old Kentucky Home is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "My Old Kentucky Home" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- "My Old Kentucky Home" was originally performed by Stephen C. Foster. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen C. Foster can I play here?
- Try "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- 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. "My Old Kentucky Home" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Old Kentucky Home" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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