Swanee

by George Gershwin
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Lyrics

I’ve been a (Bbm)way from you a (Fm)long time.

I nev er (G7)thought I’d (Bbm7)miss you (Fm)so.

(Bb)Some how I (Fm)feel

(Bb)your love was (Fm)real.

(Fm)Near you I long to (C)be.

The birds are (Bbm)sing ing, it is (Fm)song time,

the ban jos (G7)strum min’ (Bbm7)soft and (Fm)low.

(Bb)I know that (Fm)you

(Bb)yearn for me (Fm)too.

(Fm)Swan ee, I long to (C)be.

you’re call ing (Fm)me.

(F)Swan

ee,

(F)how I love you, how I love you, (Bb)my

(Gm7)dear (C9)old (F)Swan ee;

(C)I’d (F)give (C7)the (F)world

(Db7)to

(C9)be

(Gm)a (D7)mong (Db7)the (C9)folks

(C7)in

(F)D I X I (C7)E ven though my (F)mam

my’s

(F)wait ing for me, pray ing for me (Bb)down

(Gm7)by (C9)the (F)Swan ee.

(C)The (F)folks (C7)up (F)north

(F)will

(Bb)see me (Bb)no more

(F#dim)when (C7)I go to the Swan ee shore.

(F)Swan

ee,

(F)how I love you, how I love you, (Bb)my

(Gm7)dear (C9)old (F)Swan ee;

(C)I’d (F)give (C7)the (F)world

(Db7)to

(C9)be

(Gm)a (D7)mong (Db7)the (C9)folks

(C7)in

(F)D I X I (C7)E ven though my (F)mam

my’s

(F)wait ing for me, pray ing for me (Bb)down

(Gm7)by (C9)the (F)Swan ee.

(C)The (F)folks (C7)up (F)north

(F)will

(Bb)see me (Bb)no more

(F#dim)when (C7)I go to the Swan ee shore.

(I’ll be hap py, I’ll be hap py.) (C7)Swan ee,

(F)Swan ee,

(C7)I am com ing back to (F)Swan ee,

(C7)Mam my,

(F)Mam my,

I (F)love the (G9)old (C7)folks at (F)home.

(C7)Swan ee,

(F)Swan ee,

(C7)I am com ing back to (F)Swan ee,

(C7)Mam my,

(F)Mam my,

I (F)love the (G9)old (C7)folks at (F)home.

(F)home.

Swanee — Simple Sheet Music

"Swanee" 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 Bb, 196 BPM.

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About “Swanee”

What key is "Swanee" by George Gershwin played in?
Swanee 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 "Swanee"?
The arrangement plays at 196 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Swanee" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Swanee"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Swanee"?
"Swanee" was originally performed by George Gershwin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Swanee"?
This arrangement uses 21 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, Bdim7, C, C7, C9, +13 more.
What other songs by George Gershwin can I play here?
Try "LITTLE JAZZ BIRD", "WHO CARES?", "Prelude No.1". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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