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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Sweet Home Alabama" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Sweet Home Alabama" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sweet Home Alabama" is in C.
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.
Does "Sweet Home Alabama" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sweet Home Alabama" is in the key of C at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Sweet Home Alabama"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.