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(F)Oh,
(Bb7)ba by, don’t you want to go?
(Bb7)Oh,
ba by, don’t you want to go?
Back to the (C7)land of Ca li for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home
Chi ca (F)go.
(F)Oh,
(Bb7)ba by, don’t you want to go?
(Bb7)Oh,
ba by, don’t you want to go?
Back to the (C7)land of Cal i for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home
Chi ca (F)go.
Now, (F)one and one is two, two and two is four.
I’m heav y load ed, ba by, I’m booked, I got ta go.
Cry’n’ (Bb7)ba by,
hon ey don’t you want to go?
Back to the (C7)land of Ca li for nia, to my (Bb7)sweet home
Chi ca (F)go.
Sweet Home Chicago — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Sweet Home Chicago”
- What key is "Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson played in?
- Sweet Home Chicago 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 Home Chicago"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sweet Home Chicago" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sweet Home Chicago"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sweet Home Chicago"?
- "Sweet Home Chicago" was originally performed by Robert Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sweet Home Chicago"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb7, C7, F, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Robert Johnson can I play here?
- Try "WALKIN' BLUES", "LOVE IN VAIN BLUES", "RAMBLIN' ON MY MIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sweet Home Chicago" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sweet Home Chicago" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sweet Home Chicago" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.