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Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.
Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a (A)gain.
Cot ton on the road side, (E)cot ton in the ditch, we (D)all picked the cot ton, but we (A)nev er got rich.
Dad dy was a vet ’ran, a (E)south ern dem o crat, they (D)ought ta get a rich man to (A)vote like that.
Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.
Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a (A)gain.
Well, some bod y told us (E)Wall Street fell, but (D)we were so poor that we could n’t tell.
Cot ton was short and the (E)weeds were tall, but Mis ter (D)Roo se velt’s gon na save us all.
Well, (A)Ma ma got sick and Dad dy got down, the (D)coun ty got the farm and they (A)moved to town.
Pa pa got a job with the (E)T.
V.
A., he bought a (D)wash in’ ma chine and then a Chev ro let.
Sing it: Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.
Gone, (E)gone with the wind, there (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.
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Sing it: Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.
Gone, (E)gone with the wind, (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.
Song, (E)song of the South, (D)sweet po ta to pie and I shut my (A)mouth.
Gone, (E)gone with the wind, (D)ain’t no bod y look in’ back a gain.
Song Of The South — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Song Of The South" by Alabama: 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 A, 165 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 “Song Of The South”
- What key is "Song Of The South" by Alabama played in?
- Song Of The South is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Song Of The South"?
- The arrangement plays at 165 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Song Of The South" 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 "Song Of The South"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Song Of The South"?
- "Song Of The South" was originally performed by Alabama. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Song Of The South"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, Dsus2, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Alabama can I play here?
- Try "ANGELS AMONG US", "I'M IN A HURRY", "CHRISTMAS IN DIXIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Song Of The South" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Song Of The South" by Alabama. 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 "Song Of The South" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Song Of The South" 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.