Garden Song

· by John Denver

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Lyrics

(F)Inch by inch, (Bb)row by row,

gon na make this (F)gar den grow.

All it takes is a (F)rake and a hoe and a (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.

(F)Inch by inch, (Bb)row by row,

some one bless these (F)seeds I sow.

Some one warm them a (F)from be low hoe till the (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.

(Bb)rain comes (C)tum bl ing down.

(F)Pull ing weeds and (Bb)pick in’ stones,

(C)man is made of (F)dreams and bones.

Feel the need to (F)grow my own ’cause the (Bb)time is close at hand.

(F)Grain for grain, and (Bb)sun and rain,

(C)find my way in (F)na ture’s chain,

to my bod y (F)and my brain, to the (Bb)time is close at hand.

(Bb)mu sic (C)from the land.

(F)Plant your rows watch ing (Bb)straight and long,

(Bb)tem per them with (F)prayer and song.

Moth er Earth will (F)make you strong if you (Bb)give her love and (C)care.

(F)Plant Old crow watch ing (Bb)hun gri ly

(Bb)from his perch in (F)yon der tree.

In my gar den (F)I’m as free as that (Bb)give her love and (C)care.

(Bb)feath ered (C)thief up (F)there.

(F)Inch by (F)inch, (Bb)row by row,

gon na make this (F)gar den grow.

All it takes is a (F)rake and a hoe and a (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.

(F)Inch by (F)inch, (Bb)row by row,

some one bless these (F)seeds I sow.

Some one warm them a (F)from be a low till the (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.

(C)rain comes tum bl ing (F)down.

Garden Song by John Denver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Garden Song” by John Denver 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 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 "Garden Song" 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 "Garden Song"?: 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.
What other John Denver songs work for kids?: Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.