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(F)Down in Lou’ si an a sup per time, where the al li ga tors grow so mean, patch, there lived a a girl o’ that I swear to the world made the al li ga tors look tame; sack; Polk Sal ad (Bb)An nie,
the Polk tors Sal ad (F)An nie.
Ev ’ry (Ab)bod y said it was a (F)shame,
’cause her (Ab)ma ma was a work in’ on the (F)chain gang.
(F)Ev ery day si ’fore a sup per time, she’d go al li down tors by the truck patch, and pick her a mess o’ polk I sal ad the and car ry it li home in a tow sack; Polk Sal ad (Bb)An nie,
the ga tors got your (F)gran ny.
Ev ’ry (Ab)bod y said it was a (F)shame,
’cause her (Ab)ma ma was a work in’ on the (F)chain gang.
Polk Salad Annie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Polk Salad Annie" by Elvis Presley: 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 F, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Polk Salad Annie”
- What key is "Polk Salad Annie" by Elvis Presley played in?
- Polk Salad Annie is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Polk Salad Annie"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Polk Salad Annie" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Polk Salad Annie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Polk Salad Annie"?
- "Polk Salad Annie" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Polk Salad Annie"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Ab, Bb, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Polk Salad Annie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Polk Salad Annie" by Elvis Presley. 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 "Polk Salad Annie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Polk Salad Annie" 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.