Sweet Georgia Brown

by Ben Bernie
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Lyrics

She just got here (B7)yes ter day.

Things are hot here (B7)now, they say.

(Em)There’s

a big change in (Em)town.

Gals are jea lous, (B7)there’s no doubt.

Still the fel lows (B7)rave a bout (A7)sweet,

sweet Geor gia (D7)Brown.

And ev er since she came,

the col oured folks (Ddim)all (D7)claim, (B7)say, (E7)no gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(A7)two left feet, but oh!

so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.

You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie,

not (B7)much.

(E7)It’s been said she knocks ’em dead when she lands in town.

(A7)Since she came, why, it’s a shame how she cools ’em down.

(Em)Fel lers (B7)she can’t get are (Em)fel lers (B7)she ain’t met.

(G)Geor gia claimed her, Geor (B)gia named her, (A7)sweet (D7)Geor gia Brown.

(E7)no gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(A7)two left feet, but oh!

so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.

You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie,

not (B7)much.

(E7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,

(A7)they buy clothes at fa shion shows with one dol lar

(Em)Oh, boy!

(B7)Tip your hats.

(Em)Oh, joy!

(B7)She’s the ‘cats’.

(G)Who’s that, Mis ter?

’Tain’t (B)her sis ter.

(A7)Sweet

(E7)No gal made has got the shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(A7)two left feet, but oh!

so neat, has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(D7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (G)why.

You (D7)know I (D7aug)don’t (G)lie, not (B7)much.

(E7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,

(A7)they buy clothes at fa shion shows with one dol lar down.

(Em)Oh, boy!

(B7)Tip your hats.

(Em)Oh, joy!

(B7)She’s the ‘cats’.

(G)Who’s that, Mis ter?

’Tain’t (B)her sis ter.

(A7)Sweet (D7)Geor gia Brown.

Sweet Georgia Brown — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Ben Bernie. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 150 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Sweet Georgia Brown”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Sweet Georgia Brown" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Sweet Georgia Brown".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Ben Bernie in?
The backing track is in G at 150 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Sweet Georgia Brown" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sweet Georgia Brown", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Sweet Georgia Brown" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
"Sweet Georgia Brown" was originally performed by Ben Bernie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Sweet Georgia Brown" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Sweet Georgia Brown" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in G, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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