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Abraham, Martin And John

· by Dion

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Lyrics

Has (F)an y bod y (Am)here

seen my (Gm7)old (Bb)friend (F)John?

bra ham?

Can you (Gm7)tell me where he’s (Am)gone?

He freed a lot ta (Am)peo ple, but it (Gm7)seems the (Bb)good die (Am)young.

But I (Gm7)just looked a (C)round (Gm7)and he’s (Fsus)gone.

Has (F)an y bod y (Am)here

seen my (Gm7)old (Bb)friend (F)Mar tin?

ham?

Can you (Gm7)tell me where he’s (Am)gone?

He freed a lot ta (Am)peo ple, but it (Gm7)seems the (Bb)good die (Am)young.

But I (Gm7)just looked a (C)round (Gm7)and he’s (Fsus)gone.

Has (Fsus)gone.

Did n’t you (Am7)love

the (Gm7)things (Bb)they (Am7)stood for?

Did n’t they (Am7)try

to (Gm7)find

(Bb)some (Gm7)good

(Bb)for (F)you and me?

And (Cm7)we’ll

be (Eb)free.

Some (Am)day

(Gm7)soon

it’s (C)gon na be (C7)one day.

Has (F)an y bod y (Am)here seen my (Gm7)old (Bb)friend (F)Bob by?

Can you (Gm7)tell me where he’s (Am)gone?

I thought I saw him (Am)walk in’ up (Gm7)o (Bb)ver the (Am)hill

with (Gm7)A bra ham, (C6)Mar (C7)tin and (Dm)John.

Abraham, Martin And John by Dion — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Abraham, Martin And John” by Dion in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Abraham, Martin And John" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Abraham, Martin And John"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Abraham, Martin And John" use?: Just 12 chords: Am, Am7, Bb, C, C6, C7, Cm7, Dm, +4 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dion songs work for kids?: Try "RUNAROUND SUE", "RUBY BABY", "THE WANDERER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.