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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.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Swanee”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Swanee"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Swanee". Key of Bb, 196 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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