Camptown Races

Overview of this digital piano sheet music:

About "Camptown Races" by Stephen Foster

"Camptown Races" is an old folk song written by an American composer and lyricist, Stephen Foster (1826–1864). He wrote it when he was passing through Camptown, Pennsylvania of the U. S. A. 

Tips for playing Level 3 "Camptown Races"

This is Level 3 (easy level) of "Camptown Races." It is for piano solo. However, you or someone else can sing along. The separate lyrics page is included in the PDF file.

In this arrangement, you'll be playing the single melody note at any given time with your right hand and accompaniment part with your left hand. The left part has 2 different accompaniment styles including Alberti bass pattern. When you play this arrangement, you'll learn the chords; I, IV, and V7 very well with your left hand in the key of C major. There are several important fingering numbers provided for your right-hand melody so that the melody will be played smoothly. 

Download, Print (or see it on your tablet), and Practice! 

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• To learn more about Stephen Foster who wrote "Camptown Races," please visit our page, "About Stephen Foster." 
• To find more piano sheet music of songs by Stephen Foster, please visit our collection page, "By Stephen Foster."
• To find more piano sheet music for folk songs, please visit our collection page, "Folk Songs."