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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 — Simple Sheet Music
"My Old Kentucky Home" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 92 BPM.
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About “My Old Kentucky Home”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Old Kentucky Home"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Old Kentucky Home". Key of G, 92 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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