American Soldier

by Toby Keith

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Lyrics

I’m just (G)try’n to be a fa ther, raise a daugh ter and a son.

Be a (D)lov er to their moth er, ev ’ry thing to ev ’ry one.

Up and (C)at ’em bright and ear ly, I’m all bus ’ness in my suit.

Yeah, I’m (D)dressed up for suc cess sure from my (D)head down to my boots.

I don’t (G)do it for the mon ey, there’s a bills that I can’t pay.

I don’t (D)do it for the glo ry, I just do it an y way.

Up Pro (C)vid ing for our fu ture’s my re spon si bil i ty.

Yeah, I’m (D)real good un der pres sure be in’ (D)head down to my boots.

I don’t (D)all that I can be.

And I can’t (G)call in sick on Mon days when the week end’s been too strong.

I just (D)work straight through the hol i days, some times all night long.

You can (C)bet that I stand read y when the wolf growls at the door.

Hey I’m (D7sus)sol id, hey, I’m (D7)stead y, hey, I’m (D)true down to the core.

And I will (G)al ways do my du ty, no mat ter what the price.

I’ve (D)count ed up the cost, I know the sac ri fice.

Oh, and (C)I don’t want to die for you, but if dy in’s asked of me, I’ll (D7)bear that cross with hon or ’cause (D7)free dom don’t come free.

I’m an A (G)mer i can sol dier, an A mer i can.

Be side my (Em7)broth ers and my sis ters I will proud ly take a stand.

When (C)lib er ty’s in jeo par dy, I will al ways do what’s right.

I’m (G)out here on the front lines, so (A9)sleep in peace to night.

A (C)mer i can sol dier,

I’m an A (G)mer i can

sol

dier.

Yeah, an A (G)mer i can,

an A (Em)mer i can,

an A (C)mer i can

sol dier.

American Soldier by Toby Keith — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “American Soldier” by Toby Keith 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 G at 100 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "American Soldier" 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 "American Soldier"?
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.