Lyrics
(D)Way down up on the (G)Swan ee Riv er, (D)far,
far a (A7)way,
(D)there’s where my heart is (G)turn ing ev er, (D)there’s where the (A)old folks (D)stay.
All up and down the (G)whole cre a tion, (D)sad ly I (A7)roam,
(D)still long ing for the (G)old plan ta tion (D)and for the (A)old folks at (D)home.
(A7)All the world is (D)sad and drear y (G)ev ’ry where I (D)roam.
Oh!
dark eyes, how my (G)heart grows wea ry, (D)far from the (A)old folks at (D)home.
Old Folks At Home (Swanee River) by Stephen C. Foster
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
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- What key is "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" in?
- "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" by Stephen C. Foster is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
- Is "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Stephen C. Foster can I play here?
- Try "My Old Kentucky Home". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.