Walkin' Back To Georgia

by Jim Croce
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Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

I’m walk in’ back to Geor gia,

and I (D)hope she will (A)take me back;

noth in’ in my pock ets, a dream, and all I (D)own is up (A)on my back.

But she’s the (C#m)girl who said she loved me,

on that (F#m)hot dust y Ma con road;

and if she’s (E)still a round, I’m gon na (F#m)set tle down with that a (D)hard lov in’ (A)Geor gia girl.

Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

I’m walk in’ back to Geor gia.

She’s the (D)on ly will (A)one who knows

how it feels my when you a dream, and how it (D)feels when you (A)dream a lone.

But she’s the (C#m)girl who said you loved me,

on that (F#m)hot dust y long a go;

and if you’re (E)still a round, I’m gon na (F#m)set tle down with you, my (D)hard lov in’ (A)Geor gia girl.

Hm,

(F#m)hm,

(D)hm.

Geor gia, can’t you hear me call in’,

I’ll be (D)home in (A)just a while,

and if I had to I’d be crawl in’

just to (D)share an oth er (A)morn in’ smile.

But you’re the

Walkin' Back To Georgia by Jim Croce

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Walkin' Back To Georgia”

What key is "Walkin' Back To Georgia" in?
"Walkin' Back To Georgia" by Jim Croce is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Walkin' Back To Georgia" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Walkin' Back To Georgia" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
This arrangement of "Walkin' Back To Georgia" uses 6 chords: A, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#m.
How long does it take to learn "Walkin' Back To Georgia" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.