Tom Dooley

by Kingston Trio
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Lyrics

(G)Hang down your head, Tom Doo ley,

hang down your head and (D7)cry.

Hang down your (Am7)head, Tom (D7)Doo ley.

Poor (Am7)boy, you’re (D7)bound to (G)die.

I (G)met her on the moun tain, and there I took her (D7)life.

I it (Am7)met n’ her on the (D7)moun tain and a a (D7)stabbed in’ her a with my (G)knife.

(G)Hang down your head, Tom Doo ley,

hang down your head and (D7)cry.

Hang down your (Am7)head, Tom (D7)Doo ley.

Poor (Am7)boy, you’re (D7)bound to (G)die.

(G)This her time to mor row,

and reck on where I’ll (D7)be?

If it (Am7)had n’ a been for (D7)Gray son,

I’d a a (D7)been in’ in a Ten nes (G)see.

(G)Hang down your head, Tom Doo ley,

hang down your head and (D7)cry.

Hang down your (Am7)head, Tom (D7)Doo ley.

Poor (Am7)boy, you’re (D7)bound to (G)die.

(G)die.

Tom Dooley — Beginner Piano Tutorial

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Learn "Tom Dooley" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.

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

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About “Tom Dooley”

What key is "Tom Dooley" by Kingston Trio played in?
Tom Dooley 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 "Tom Dooley"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tom Dooley" 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 "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 Kingston Trio. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

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