Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Chickasaw County Child” by Bobbie Gentry.
The progression
Structure & dynamics
What's in the mix
Ode to Billie Joe (1967)
Gentry's debut album on Capitol Records, built around the title single that spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her two Grammy Awards in 1968. The record mixes Southern Gothic storytelling with lush string arrangements and spare guitar, and it holds up well beyond its hit single.
All of Ode to Billie JoeBobbie Gentry
Bobbie Gentry, born Roberta Lee Streeter in 1942 in Chickasaw County, Mississippi, is an American singer-songwriter who worked primarily in country and Southern pop. She was one of the first women in the US to compose and produce her own material, and her 1967 single 'Ode to Billie Joe' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She retired from the music industry after a final television appearance in 1981.
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Good to know
What key is "Chickasaw County Child" in?
"Chickasaw County Child" by Bobbie Gentry is in D major.
What is the tempo of "Chickasaw County Child"?
"Chickasaw County Child" plays at around 130 BPM in 4/4 time.
What chords are in "Chickasaw County Child"?
The core progression is D7, G7, G, and Dm7, built around the D major tonal center.
What instruments play on "Chickasaw County Child"?
The recording features acoustic guitar, upright bass, brush drums, harmonica, and female lead vocal.
Can I get a piano roll for "Chickasaw County Child"?
Yes. Songscription turns "Chickasaw County Child" by Bobbie Gentry into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.
Is "Chickasaw County Child" piano tutorial easy to learn?
The piano roll shows every note of "Chickasaw County Child" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 130 BPM in D major, it is friendly to pick up.
What album is "Chickasaw County Child" on?
"Chickasaw County Child" appears on Ode to Billie Joe (1967).
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It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.
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