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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) — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" by Stephen C. Foster: 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 D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)”
- What key is "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" by Stephen C. Foster played in?
- Old Folks At Home (Swanee River) is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" 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 "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"?
- "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" 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 "My Old Kentucky Home". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" by Stephen C. Foster. 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 "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" 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.