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We don’t smoke mar i jua na if a in Mus ko gee,
and we don’t take our trips on L.
S.
(Bb7)D.
and we don’t burn our draft cards down on Main Street,
but the we like liv ing right and be ing (Eb)free.
And I’m proud to be an O kie from Mus ko gee;
a place where e ven squares can have a ball.
We still wave Ol’ Glo ry down at the Court House,
white light ning’s still the big gest thrill of all.
Leath er We don’t make mar a par ty if a out of lov ing,
but we like hold ing hands and pitch ing (Bb7)woo.
and We don’t let our hair grow long and shag gy
like the hip pies out in San Fran cis co (Eb)do.
And I’m proud to be an O kie from Mus ko gee;
a place where e ven squares can have a ball.
We still wave Ol’ Glo ry down at the Court House,
white light ning’s still the big gest thrill of all.
Leath er
Okie From Muskogee — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard: 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 Eb, 180 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Okie From Muskogee”
- What key is "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard played in?
- Okie From Muskogee is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Okie From Muskogee"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Okie From Muskogee" 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 "Okie From Muskogee"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Okie From Muskogee"?
- "Okie From Muskogee" was originally performed by Merle Haggard. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Okie From Muskogee"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: Bb7, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Merle Haggard can I play here?
- Try "IF WE MAKE IT THROUGH DECEMBER", "BIG CITY", "Okie From Muskogee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Okie From Muskogee" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Okie From Muskogee" by Merle Haggard. 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 — 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 "Okie From Muskogee" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Okie From Muskogee" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — 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.