Walkin' Back To Georgia

by Jim Croce
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Walkin' Back To Georgia" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Walkin' Back To Georgia”

Where are the chord symbols for "Walkin' Back To Georgia" 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. "Walkin' Back To Georgia" is in E.
What key is "Walkin' Back To Georgia" by Jim Croce played in?
Walkin' Back To Georgia is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Walkin' Back To Georgia" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
"Walkin' Back To Georgia" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C#m, D, E, F#m, G#m.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Walkin' Back To Georgia" 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. "Walkin' Back To Georgia" is in the key of E at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.