Songscription

Interactive piano tutorial for "Southbound" by Carrie Underwood, in C major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Slow it down to learn it at your own pace.

Interactive piano roll preview for "Southbound" by Carrie Underwood
Songscription
This is a preview

Preview of the interactive piano roll for “Southbound” by Carrie Underwood.

Southbound
Piano Tutorial

Piano rollFalling notes

This interactive piano roll is a play-along piano tutorial for "Southbound" by Carrie Underwood, and one of the simplest ways to learn the song on piano. Every note falls onto the keyboard so you can see exactly what to play and when, and you can slow it right down to work through the fast parts before building back up to full speed.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · pop · country-pop
Moodupbeat · energetic · party
SignatureSouthern summer anthem with a carefree vibe
C major
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

F
C
G
Am
Am7
Cmaj/3
D7
Fmaj9
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeChorusPost-ChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

vocals
female lead with a clear, strong, slightly twangy country timbre; melodic, expressive, and energetic
drums
tight, punchy kit with a steady backbeat
bass guitar
round, syncopated bassline driving the groove
electric guitar
bright, clean strumming and occasional lead licks
piano
light, rhythmic piano chords adding sparkle
synth pads
subtle, warm pads filling the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Cry Pretty (2018)

Underwood's sixth studio album debuted at number one on both the country charts and the Billboard 200. The title track and 'Southbound' were among its singles, and the record was co-produced with David Garcia.

All of Cry Pretty
Artist

Carrie Underwood

Carrie Underwood is a country pop singer from Muskogee, Oklahoma, who first came to wide attention after winning the fourth season of American Idol in 2005. She records in the country and country pop genres, and has built one of the best-selling catalogs in modern country music. Her albums tend to mix radio-friendly singles with more personal, narrative songwriting, and she co-writes on most of her records.

All Carrie Underwood songs
How it works

From a recording to your part in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Bring the recording

    Paste a YouTube link or upload an audio file, the studio cut, a live take, or a cover.

  2. Step 2
    We transcribe it

    Our model listens and arranges this exact performance for piano.

  3. Step 3
    Play & export

    Read it on screen, transpose, slow it down, and export the piano tutorial when it feels right.

Ready to play it?

Start from any recording, your piano tutorial in minutes.

FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Southbound" in?

"Southbound" by Carrie Underwood is in C major.

What is the tempo of "Southbound"?

"Southbound" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Southbound"?

The core progression is F, C, G, Am, Am7, and Cmaj/3, built around the C major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Southbound"?

The recording features drums, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, synth pads, and vocals.

Can I get a piano roll for "Southbound"?

Yes. Songscription turns "Southbound" by Carrie Underwood into an interactive piano roll you can play along with.

Is "Southbound" piano tutorial easy to learn?

The piano roll shows every note of "Southbound" falling onto the keys, and you can slow it right down so the fast parts come a few notes at a time. At 100 BPM in C major, it is very learnable once you ease off the speed.

What album is "Southbound" on?

"Southbound" appears on Cry Pretty (2018).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

Is Songscription free to use?

You can try it free, with no credit card needed.

Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?

Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

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.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

Transcribed from licensed catalogs by AI trained on millions of bars of music.

Made with in California.