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Vir gil Caine is the name, and I served on the (F)Dan ville train,
’til Stone man’s (C)Cav al ry came and (F)tore up the (F)tracks a gain.
In the win ter of (F)six ty five, we were (C)hun gry, just (Dm)bare ly a live.
By May the tenth, (F)Rich mond had fell; it’s a time
I re (Dm)mem ber, oh, so well.
The (C)night
they drove old Dix ie down,
and the (Fmaj7)bells were ring in’, the night
they drove old Dix ie down.
And the (Fmaj7)peo ple were sing in’.
They went, la la la (Am)la la la,
(Gsus)la la la la la la la la.
Vir gil Caine is the name, and I served on the (F)Dan ville train,
’til Stone man’s (C)Cav al ry came and (F)tore up the (F)tracks a gain.
In the win ter of (F)six ty five, we were (C)hun gry, just (Dm)bare ly a live.
By May the tenth, (F)Rich mond had fell; it’s a time
I re (Dm)mem ber, oh, so well.
The (C)night
they drove old Dix ie down,
and the (Fmaj7)bells were ring in’, the night
they drove old Dix ie down.
And the (Fmaj7)peo ple were sing in’.
They went, la la la (Am)la la la,
(Gsus)la la la la la la la la.
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The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" 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 C, 116 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
- 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 "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" by The Band played in?
- The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
- "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" was originally performed by The Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, Bb, Bm, C, D, D7, Dm, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by The Band can I play here?
- Try "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK", "THE WEIGHT", "The Weight". 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 "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down". Key of C, 116 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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