Sweet Home Alabama

by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Lyrics

Big (F)wheels keep on (C)turn ing,

car ry me (F)home to see my (C)kin.

Sing ing (F)songs a bout the (C)south land

I miss ’ole’ (F)’bam y once a (C)gain.

Well, I heard Mis ter (F)Young sing a (C)bout her.

Well, I heard ’ole (F)Neil put her (C)down.

Well, I hope Neil (F)Young will re (C)mem ber.

A south ern (F)man don’t need him a (C)round an y how.

Sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

where the (F)skies are so (C)blue,

sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

Lord, I’m (F)com ing home to (C)you.

In Bir ming (F)ham they love the (F)Gov’ nor.

Boo!

Boo!

and (G)Boo!

Now we all (F)did what we could (C)do.

Now Wa ter (F)gate does not (C)both er me.

Does your con science both er (C)you?

Sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

where the (F)skies are so (C)blue,

sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

Lord, I’m (F)com ing home to (C)you.

Now Mus cle (F)Shoals has got the (F)Swam pers Boo!

Boo!

and (G)they’ve been know to (F)pick a tune or (C)two.

Now Lord, ter (F)they get me (C)off so much

they me up when I’m ing (C)you?

(C)blue.

Sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

where the (F)skies are so (C)blue,

sweet (F)home Al a (C)bam a,

Lord, I’m (F)com ing home to (C)you.

Sweet Home Alabama — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sweet Home Alabama" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 90 BPM.

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

About “Sweet Home Alabama”

Can I play "Sweet Home Alabama" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sweet Home Alabama" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
Sweet Home Alabama is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sweet Home Alabama"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Home Alabama" 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 Home Alabama"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sweet Home Alabama"?
"Sweet Home Alabama" was originally performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?
Try "GIMME THREE STEPS", "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sweet Home Alabama"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Sweet Home Alabama" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Sweet Home Alabama"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sweet Home Alabama" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.