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There’s a (C)South tank ern At (F)ac cent
just where (Dm)I tel (C)room come (F)from.
Think the (C)young ’ns call ver by it (F)coun try,
if the (Bb)Yan kees call it (C)dumb.
Got my (Dm)own (C)way of (F)talk in’,
but ev ’ry thing is (C)done
with a (Dm)South
(C)ern (Bb)ac cent
where I
come from.
(C)Now, that (C)drunk that in keep (F)lan ta’s where where (Dm)mo ma (C)comes to (F)me.
Think and (C)might go work ver by Or (F)lan do,
if and (Bb)or ange groves don’t (C)freeze.
Got my (Dm)own
(C)way of (F)work in’,
but ev ’ry thing is (C)run
with a (Dm)South
(C)ern
(Bb)ac cent
where I
come from.
(C)Now, that
For just a min ute there, I was dream in’.
For just a min ute, it was (Dm)all so real.
For just a (G7)min ute, she was (C)stand ing (F)there with (Bb)me.
There’s a
I got my (Dm)own (C)way of (F)liv in’,
but ev ’ry thing gets (C)done
with a (Dm)South (C)ern
(Bb)ac cent
where I
come from.
Southern Accents — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Southern Accents" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
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About “Southern Accents”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Southern Accents" 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. "Southern Accents" is in Bb.
- What key is "Southern Accents" by Tom Petty played in?
- Southern Accents is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Southern Accents"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Southern Accents" 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 "Southern Accents"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Southern Accents"?
- "Southern Accents" was originally performed by Tom Petty. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Southern Accents"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F, Fpow, G7.
- What other songs by Tom Petty can I play here?
- Try "YOU DON'T KNOW HOW IT FEELS", "THE WAITING", "I WON'T BACK DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Southern Accents" 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. "Southern Accents" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Southern Accents"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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