Tuxedo Junction

by Glenn Miller
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Lyrics

(F)Feel in’ low!

(F)Rock in’ slow!

(F)Want to go

right back where I (C7)be long.

Way down (F)South,

(F)in Bir ming ham, I mean (F)South

(F)in Al a bam’s an old (F)place

(F)where peo ple go to dance the night a way.

They all (F)drive

(F)or walk for miles to get (F)jive

(F)that South ern style, s low (F)jive

(F)that makes you want to dance ’til break of day.

It’s (F9)a (Bb6)junc tion

where the (F6)town folks (F6)meet.

At (F7)each (Bb6)func tion,

in their (F6)tux they greet you.

Come on (F)down,

(F)for get your care.

Come on (F)down,

(F)you’ll find me there.

So long, (F)town!

(F)I’m head in’ for Tux e do Junc tion now.

Way down (F)South,

(F)in Bir ming ham, I mean (F)South

(F)in Al a bam’s an old (F)place

(F)where peo ple go to dance the night a way.

They all (F)drive

(F)or walk for miles to get (F)jive

(F)that South ern style, s low (F)jive

(F)that makes you want to dance ’til break of day.

It’s (F9)a (Bb6)junc tion

where the (F6)town folks (F6)meet.

At (F7)each (Bb6)func tion,

in their (F6)tux they greet you.

Come on (F)down,

(F)for get your care.

Come on (F)down,

(F)you’ll find me there.

So long, (F)town!

(F)I’m head in’ for Tux e do Junc tion now.

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Tuxedo Junction — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Tuxedo Junction" by Glenn Miller: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 116 BPM.

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

About “Tuxedo Junction”

What key is "Tuxedo Junction" by Glenn Miller played in?
Tuxedo Junction 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Tuxedo Junction" 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 "Tuxedo Junction"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Tuxedo Junction"?
"Tuxedo Junction" was originally performed by Glenn Miller. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Tuxedo Junction"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bb, Bb6, Bb7, Bdim7, C7, Cm7, Dm7, F, +4 more.
What other songs by Glenn Miller can I play here?
Try "Always In My Heart (Siempre En Mi Corazon)", "Chattanooga Choo Choo". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Tuxedo Junction" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Tuxedo Junction" by Glenn Miller. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Tuxedo Junction" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Tuxedo Junction" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.