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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Tom Dooley" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Tom Dooley"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Tom Dooley". Key of G, 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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