Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Verse 2
DG
White-tailed buck deer munchin’ on clover
AD
Red-tailed hawk sittin’ on a fence
DG
Sycamore trees and kudzu vines
AD
My first bass hit that topwater line
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Dixieland Delight Chords – Ukulele
Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Verse 2
DG
White-tailed buck deer munchin’ on clover
AD
Red-tailed hawk sittin’ on a fence
DG
Sycamore trees and kudzu vines
AD
My first bass hit that topwater line
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Dixieland Delight Chords – Piano
Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Verse 2
DG
White-tailed buck deer munchin’ on clover
AD
Red-tailed hawk sittin’ on a fence
DG
Sycamore trees and kudzu vines
AD
My first bass hit that topwater line
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Dixieland Delight Chords – Banjo
Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Verse 2
DG
White-tailed buck deer munchin’ on clover
AD
Red-tailed hawk sittin’ on a fence
DG
Sycamore trees and kudzu vines
AD
My first bass hit that topwater line
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Dixieland Delight Chords – Mandolin
Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
Verse 2
DG
White-tailed buck deer munchin’ on clover
AD
Red-tailed hawk sittin’ on a fence
DG
Sycamore trees and kudzu vines
AD
My first bass hit that topwater line
Dtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
D Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · G · A · Bm
Dixieland Delight Chords – Harmonica
Alabama’s iconic country anthem is a staple at football games and country concerts alike. The upbeat four-chord progression is perfect for singalongs and campfires.
Country Rock Drive (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Keep the tempo upbeat and the strumming driving. This is a crowd-pleaser, so play it confidently and let people sing along. The Bm adds a nice minor color.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
D
On a Tennessee Saturday night
GA
I was born in Dixie and I know what’s right
DG
Rollin’ down a backwoods Tennessee road
AD
With one arm on the wheel, holding my baby close
Chorus
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight
GAD
Hold her up tight, make a little lovin’, a little turtle dovin’
GADBm
On a Mason Dixon night, fits my plan like a Dixieland Delight
GAD
Spend my dollar, parked in a holler ‘neath the mountain moonlight