The South's Gonna Do It

by Charlie Daniels Band
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Lyrics

Well, the train to Grin der’s Switch is run ning right on time and the Tuck er boys are cook ing down in Car o line.

And there’s (D7)Peo ple down in Flor i da can’t be still when old (A7)Lyn yrd Skyn yrd’s pick ing down in Jack son ville.

(E7)Peo ple down in Geor gia come from (D7)near and far to hear Rich ard Betts pick ing on his red gui tar.

So gath er ’round,

ah, gath er ’round, chil dren, get down.

Well, just get down, chil dren.

Get loud, well, you can be loud and be proud, and you can be proud here.

Now, be proud to a reb el ’cause the (D7)South’s gon na do it a gain and a gain.

The South's Gonna Do It — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The South's Gonna Do It" by Charlie Daniels Band in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 166 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The South's Gonna Do It

Can I learn "The South's Gonna Do It" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "The South's Gonna Do It" with hands-separate practice in A at 166 BPM.
What key is "The South's Gonna Do It" by Charlie Daniels Band played in?
The South's Gonna Do It is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The South's Gonna Do It"?
The arrangement plays at 166 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The South's Gonna Do It" 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 "The South's Gonna Do It"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The South's Gonna Do It"?
"The South's Gonna Do It" was originally performed by Charlie Daniels Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The South's Gonna Do It"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, C, C#7, C7, D, D#dim, D7, +2 more.
What other songs by Charlie Daniels Band can I play here?
Try "THE DEVIL WENT DOWN TO GEORGIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The South's Gonna Do It"?
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 "The South's Gonna Do It" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The South's Gonna Do It"?
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. "The South's Gonna Do It" is in the key of A at 166 BPM.

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