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Oh! Susanna

Stephen Foster

Bouncy and bright โ€” a little porch-swing classic.

key C medium folksunny
strummingโ†“ down ยท โ†‘ up ยท โœ• mute
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Verse 1

I C come from Alabama with my G7 banjo on my C knee

I'm C going to Louisiana, my G7 true love for to C see

Chorus

Oh! Su F sanna, oh C don't you cry for G7 me

For I C come from Alabama with my G7 banjo on my C knee

Verse 2

It C rained all night the day I left, the G7 weather it was C dry

The C sun so hot I froze to death, Su G7 sanna don't you C cry

Chorus

Oh! Su F sanna, oh C don't you cry for G7 me

For I C come from Alabama with my G7 banjo on my C knee