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Oh,
(C7)ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
oh,
ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
back to the land (D7)of Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,
Chi ca go?
Oh,
(C7)ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
oh,
ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
back to that (D7)land of Cal i for nia, to (G7)my sweet home, Chi ca go?
Now, (G7)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 in’, (C7)ba
by,
hon ey, don’t you want to (G7)go,
back to the land (D7)of Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,
Chi ca go?
Now, (G7)two and two is four,
four and two is six.
You gon’ keep on mon keyin’ ’round here, friend boy, you gon’ get your busi ness all in a trick.
Well, I’m cry in’, (C7)ba by,
hon ey, don’t you want to (G7)go,
back to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia,
to my (G7)sweet home,
Chi ca go?
Now, (G7)six and two is eight,
eight and two is ten.
Friend boy, she trick you one time, she sure gon’ do it a gain.
And I’m cry in’ hey,
ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia, to my (G7)sweet home,
Chi ca go?
I’m (G7)go in’ to Cal i for nia, from Des and a Moines I o way.
Some bod y will tell me that you need my help some day.
Cryin’ (C7)hey,
hey,
ba by, don’t you want to (G7)go,
back to the land of (D7)Cal i for nia,
to my (G7)sweet home,
Chi ca go?
Sweet Home Chicago — Piano Lead Sheet
"Sweet Home Chicago" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 90 BPM.
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About “Sweet Home Chicago”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sweet Home Chicago" 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 Chicago" is in G.
- What key is "Sweet Home Chicago" by Robert Johnson played in?
- Sweet Home Chicago 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 Chicago"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sweet Home Chicago" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 7 chords: C, C#dim, C7, Cm, D7, Edim, G7.
- 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.
- Does "Sweet Home Chicago" 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 Chicago" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sweet Home Chicago"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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