Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)

by Stephen C. Foster
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(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.

About “Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)”

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.

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