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) — Simple Sheet Music

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"Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of D, 100 BPM.

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About “Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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)"?
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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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Old Folks At Home (Swanee River)". Key of D, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.