Sweet Georgia Brown

by Count Basie
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Lyrics

(D7)No gal made has got a shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)two left feet but oh so neat has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(C7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (F)why,

you know I don’t lie,

not (A7)much!

(D7)It’s been said she knocks ’em dead when she lands in town;

(G7)since she came, why it’s a shame, how she cools ’em down.

(Dm)Fel lers

(A7)she can’t get are (Dm)fel lers

(A7)she ain’t met,

(F)Geor gia (E7)claimed her, (Eb)Geor gia (D7)named her (G7)sweet (C7)Geor gia (F)Brown.

(D7)No gal made has got a shade on sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)two left feet but oh so neat has sweet Geor gia Brown.

(C7)They all sigh and wan na die for sweet Geor gia Brown, I’ll tell you just (F)why,

you know I don’t lie,

not (A7)much!

(D7)All those tips the por ter slips to sweet Geor gia Brown,

(G7)they buy clothes at fash ion shows with one dol lar down.

(Dm)Oh, boy,

(A7)tip your hats, are (Dm)oh, joy,

(A7)she’s the “cats.”

(F)Who’s that, (E7)mis ter?

(Eb)’Tain’t her (D7)sis ter, (G7)sweet (C7)Geor gia (F)Brown.

(F)Brown.

Sweet Georgia Brown — Simple Sheet Music

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"Sweet Georgia Brown" 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, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Sweet Georgia Brown

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
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 "Sweet Georgia Brown" by Count Basie played in?
Sweet Georgia Brown 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Georgia Brown" 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Georgia Brown"?
"Sweet Georgia Brown" was originally performed by Count Basie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Count Basie can I play here?
Try "April In Paris", "Jumpin' At The Woodside". 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 "Sweet Georgia Brown". Key of Bb, 120 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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