Tobacco Road

by The Nashville Teens
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I was born

in a dump.

Ma ma died and and (Bb)Dad dy got a drunk.

Left me here ey, (Bb)to die or grow

in the mid dle of To bac co Road,

whoa, whoa, whoa.

Bring Grew up in

a rust y shack.

All I had was all (Cm)hang in’ on my back.

On ly you (Bb)know

how I loathe

this the place called To bac co Road,

but it’s home,

the on ly life I’ve ev er (C7)known.

On ly you

know how I loathe y,

but I love you

To bac co (Cm)Road.

Gon na leave,

get a job

with the help and the (Bb)grace dy from a bove.

Save some mon ey, (Bb)get

rich, I know,

bring it back dle to To bac co Road,

whoa, whoa, whoa.

Bring dy na mite

a and a crane.

Blow it up, start all (Cm)o ver a my gain.

Build a town, (Bb)be

proud to show.

Give the name called To bac co Road,

but it’s home,

the on ly life I’ve ev er (C7)known.

I de spise

you ’cause you’re filth y,

but I love you ’cause you’re home.

(Cm)Road.

Tobacco Road — Simple Sheet Music

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"Tobacco Road" 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 F, 100 BPM.

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

About “Tobacco Road

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tobacco Road"?
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 "Tobacco Road" by The Nashville Teens played in?
Tobacco Road is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tobacco Road"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tobacco Road" 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 "Tobacco Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tobacco Road"?
"Tobacco Road" was originally performed by The Nashville Teens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tobacco Road"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab7, Bb, C7, Cm, F7.
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 "Tobacco Road". Key of F, 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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