Arlington

by Trace Adkins

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I (Bb)nev er thought that this is where I’d set tle down.

I (Bb)thought I’d die an old man back in my home town.

And They gave me this plot of land,

he said, me and some oth er men,

for a job well (Bb)done.

There’s a (Bb)big white house sits (Eb)on a hill just up the road.

The (Bb)man in side, he cried the day they brought me home.

They it fold ed up a flag

and told my mom and dad,

“We’re proud of your (Bb)son.”

And I’m (Eb)proud to be on this (F)peace ful peace of prop er ty.

I’m on (Eb)sac red ground and I’m (F)in the best of com pa ny.

I’m (Gm)thank ful for those thank ful for the things I’ve done.

I can (F7)rest in peace.

I’m one of the cho sen ones,

I made it to (Bb)Arl ing ton.

I re (Bb)mem ber dad dy brought me here when I was eight.

We (Bb)searched all day to find out my in grand dad lay.

And when we me ’lly found that cross,

he said, “Son, and this is it costs

for to keep us (Bb)free.”

There’s Now (Bb)here I am a (Eb)thou sand stones a way from him.

He (Bb)re cog nized me on the first day I came in.

And it gave me a a flag

and when he clicked his heels

and sa lut ed (Bb)me.

And I’m (Eb)proud to be on this (F)peace ful peace of prop er ty.

I’m on (Eb)sac red ground and I’m (F)in the best of com pa ny.

I’m (Gm)thank ful for those thank ful for the things we’ve done.

We can (F7)rest in peace,

’cause we are the cho sen ones.

We made it to (Bb)Arl ing ton.

I re (Bb)Arl ing (Eb)ton.

And ev ’ry time I hear

(Bb)twen ty one (Gm)guns,

I know they’ve brought an oth er (Bb)he ro home

(Eb)to (F)us.

We’re (Bb)Arl ing (Eb)ton.

Yeah, (Eb)dust to dust,

don’t (F)cry for us.

We made it to (CN.C.)Arl ing ton.

Arlington by Trace Adkins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Arlington” by Trace Adkins 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 Eb at 152 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 "Arlington" 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 "Arlington"?
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 "Arlington" use?
Just 11 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Cm, Cm7, Eb, Ebsus2, F, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Trace Adkins songs work for kids?
Try "HONKY TONK BADONKADONK", "TIMING IS EVERYTHING", "YOU'RE GONNA MISS THIS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.