Sweet Home Alabama

by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Lyrics

Big (C)wheels keep on (G)turn ing

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

Sing ing (C)songs a bout the (G)South land

I miss ol’ (C)’bam y once a gain.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lord, I’m (C)com ing home to (G)you.

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

(F)Boo!

(C)boo!

(D)boo!

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

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

Does your (C)con science both er (G)you?

ing blue.

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

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

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

Lord, I’m (C)com ing home to (G)you.

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

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

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

Lord, I’m (C)com ing home to (G)you.

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

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

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

Lord, I’m (C)com ing home to (G)you.

Sweet Home Alabama β€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sweet Home Alabama" in visual bar notation β€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 80 BPM.

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

About β€œSweet Home Alabama”

Why does "Sweet Home Alabama" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff β€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Sweet Home Alabama".
What key is "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
Sweet Home Alabama is arranged in the key of G 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sweet Home Alabama" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” 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 β€” 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 chords are used in "Sweet Home Alabama"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Sweet Home Alabama"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration β€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sweet Home Alabama".
Can I see all the notes in "Sweet Home Alabama"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 80 BPM.