Swedish Rhapsody

by Chet Atkins
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Lyrics

(Bb)One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

One lit tle girl ie with the (F7)gold en hair, danc ing there (Bb)in the square.

One lit tle mel o dy is (F7)in the air, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

There is room for ev ’ry (F7)one

at the con cert in the (Bb)sun.

(F7)Hi did dle deed in, go to Swed en, if you are need in’ (Bb)fun.

One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

(Bb)One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

One lit tle girl ie with the (F7)gold en hair, danc ing there (Bb)in the square.

One lit tle mel o dy is (F7)in the air, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

On a house top up a (F7)bove

there’s a ser e nad ing (Bb)dove.

(F7)Hi did dle dar lin’, Swed en’s call in’, may be you’ll fall in (Bb)love.

One lit tle fel low on a (F7)Swed ish street, play ing sweet, (Bb)tweet tweet tweet.

One pen ny whis tle and an (F7)oom pah beat, Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

Swed ish Rhap so (Bb)dy.

Swedish Rhapsody — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Swedish Rhapsody" by Chet Atkins: 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 Bb, 150 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Swedish Rhapsody”

What key is "Swedish Rhapsody" by Chet Atkins played in?
Swedish Rhapsody 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 "Swedish Rhapsody"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Swedish Rhapsody" 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 "Swedish Rhapsody"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Swedish Rhapsody"?
"Swedish Rhapsody" was originally performed by Chet Atkins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Swedish Rhapsody"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is there a karaoke version of "Swedish Rhapsody" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Swedish Rhapsody" by Chet Atkins. 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 "Swedish Rhapsody" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Swedish Rhapsody" 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.