When It's Sleepy Time Down South
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WHEN ITS SLEEPY TIME DOWN SOUTH
Fm7 Fm/Bb
Pale moon shining on the / fields below
C D9
Folks are crooning songs / soft and low
G7 Gb7 G7 E7
Need not tell me so, be /cause I know it's
F Fm/Bb C
Sleepy time down / south
Fm7 Fm/Bb
Softs winds blowing thru the / pinewood trees
C D9
Folks down there live a / life of ease
G7 Gb7 G7 E7
When the twilight brings the / evening breeze, it's
F Fm/Bb C
Sleepy time down / south
A Bm C#m Cdim
Steamboats on the river, a / coming, a going
Bm E7 A Bm
Splashing the night a / way
A Bm C#m Cdim
Hear those banjos ringing, the / folks are all singing, they
Bm E7/F A
Dance till break of / day
FM7 Fm/Bb
Dear old Southland with its / dreamy songs
C D9
Takes back there where / I belong
G7 Gb7 G7 E7
Ill find heaven in my / mothers arms, when it's
F Fm/Bb C
Sleepy time down / south
How to play When It's Sleepy Time Down South
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Fm7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.