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Intermediate vocals sheet music for "Chickasaw County Child" by Bobbie Gentry, in D major at about 130 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Vocals Sheet Music for "Chickasaw County Child" by Bobbie Gentry

Preview of the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement for “Chickasaw County Child” by Bobbie Gentry.

Chickasaw County Child by Bobbie Gentry
Vocals Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The vocals part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · Americana
Moodnostalgic · hopeful
SignatureDelta Delta County storytelling anthem
D major
Key
130
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

D7
G7
G
Dm7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
upright bass
steady walking line, warm, central
female lead vocal
clear, warm, slightly twangy, expressive, front‑center
brush drums
soft, shuffling rhythm, subtle swing
harmonica
melodic fills and solo, slightly panned left
Album & artist
ALBUM

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 Joe
Artist

Bobbie 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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FAQ

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 "Chickasaw County Child" vocals sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate vocals sheet music arrangement of "Chickasaw County Child" by Bobbie Gentry, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Chickasaw County Child" vocals sheet music easy to play?

"Chickasaw County Child" vocals sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 130 BPM in D major with 4 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Chickasaw County Child" vocals sheet music?

Yes. The beginner vocals sheet music for "Chickasaw County Child" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Chickasaw County Child" on?

"Chickasaw County Child" appears on Ode to Billie Joe (1967).

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