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(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 (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 (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 — 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 G, 100 BPM.
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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 G.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Tom Dooley"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, Am7, D7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 G at 100 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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