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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Sweet Home Chicago" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sweet Home Chicago"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sweet Home Chicago". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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