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(Bb)Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
I met her (Eb)on the (Bb)moun tain and there I took her (F7)life.
I met her on the moun tain, and I stabbed her with my (Bb)knife.
(Bb)Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
I This her (Eb)time to (Bb)mor row, and reck on where I’ll (F7)be?
I In some lone some val ley, and a hang on white oak (Bb)knife.
(Bb)tree.
Hang down your (Eb)head, Tom (Bb)Doo ley,
hang down your head and (F7)cry.
You killed poor Lau ra Fos ter, poor boy, you’re go ing to (Bb)die.
Tom Dooley — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Tom Dooley" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 120 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 “Tom Dooley”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Tom Dooley" 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. "Tom Dooley" is in Bb.
- What key is "Tom Dooley" by Traditional played in?
- Tom Dooley 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 "Tom Dooley"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tom Dooley" 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 "Tom Dooley"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tom Dooley"?
- "Tom Dooley" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Tom Dooley" 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. "Tom Dooley" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Tom Dooley"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.