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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Sweet Home Alabama" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Sweet Home Alabama" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sweet Home Alabama"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Sweet Home Alabama" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Sweet Home Alabama"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Sweet Home Alabama" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.