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Oh, I come from Al a bam a with a ban jo (D7)on my (G7)knee, and I’m (C)goin’ to Lou’ si an a my Su san na (G7)for to (C)see.
Oh, it rained all night the day I left, the weath er (D7)it was (G7)dry.
The Say (C)sun so hot I froze to death.
Su san na, (G7)don’t you (C7)cry.
(F)Oh, Su san na, oh, (C)don’t you cry for (G7)me, for I (C)come from Al a bam a with a ban jo (G7)on my (C)knee.
I had a dream the oth er night when ev ’ry (D7)thing was (G7)still.
and I (C)thought I saw Su san na my a com ing (G7)down the (C)hill.
Oh, The buck wheat cake was in her mouth, the tear was (D7)in her (G7)eye.
The Say (C)I, “I’m com ing from the South, Su san na, (G7)don’t you (C7)cry.” (F)Oh, Su san na, oh, (C)don’t you cry for (G7)me, for I (C)come from Al a bam a with a ban jo (G7)on my (C)knee.
I (C)knee.
Oh! Susanna — Simple Sheet Music
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"Oh! Susanna" 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 C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Oh! Susanna”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Oh! Susanna"?
- 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 "Oh! Susanna" by Stephen Foster played in?
- Oh! Susanna 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 "Oh! Susanna"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Oh! Susanna" 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 "Oh! Susanna"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Oh! Susanna"?
- "Oh! Susanna" was originally performed by Stephen Foster. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Oh! Susanna". Key of C, 120 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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