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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) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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