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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Walkin' Back To Georgia" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Walkin' Back To Georgia"?
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 "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.
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 "Walkin' Back To Georgia". Key of E, 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.