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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"My Old Kentucky Home" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 92 BPM.
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About “My Old Kentucky Home”
- Where are the chord symbols for "My Old Kentucky Home" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "My Old Kentucky Home" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "My Old Kentucky Home" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "My Old Kentucky Home" is in the key of G at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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