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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Southern Accents" by Tom Petty in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 100 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 “Southern Accents”
- Can I learn "Southern Accents" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Southern Accents" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Southern Accents"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Southern Accents" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Southern Accents"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Southern Accents" is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
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