Only In America

by Brooks & Dunn

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Lyrics

(E)Sun com in’ up

o ver New York Cit (B)y.

(E)School new bus weds driv er the back in a traf fic jam,

(A)star in’ at weld the fac es in her rear view (E)mir ror,

(A)look in’ at the prom ise

of the prom ised land.

(E)One kid came dreams out here of fame and for tune,

He was one kid helps pay the rent.

They One could end up to go in’ to pris on,

and talk a bout one just might be Pres i dent.

On ly in A mer i ca,

dream ing in red, white and blue.

On ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream as big as we want to.

We all (A)get a chance,

ev ’ry bod y (A)gets to dance.

On ly in A mer i ca.

(E)Sun go in’ down

on an L.

A.

free (B)way,

(E)School new ly weds driv in the back of a lim ou sine.

(A)star in’ A weld er’s son es and a bank er’s (E)daugh ter,

(A)look all they want prom ise

of is ev ’ry thing.

(E)One She came dreams out here to be an ac tress.

He was a sing er in a rent.

They just might go back to O kla to ho ma

and talk a bout one the stars they could have been.

On ly in A mer i ca,

dream ing in red, white and blue.

On ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream as big as we want to.

We all (A)get a chance,

ev ’ry bod y (A)gets to dance.

On ly in A mer i ca.

(F)On

ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream in red, white and blue.

On ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream as big as we want to.

We all (Bb)get a chance,

ev ’ry bod y (Bb)gets to dance.

On ly in A mer i ca.

Yeah, on ly in A mer i ca.

On ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream in red, white and blue.

On ly in A mer i ca,

where we dream as big as we want to.

We all (Bb)get a chance,

ev ’ry bod y (Bb)gets to dance.

On ly in A mer i ca.

Yeah, on ly in A mer i ca.

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Only In America by Brooks & Dunn — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Only In America by Brooks & Dunn 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 E 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 "Only In America" 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 "Only In America"?
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 "Only In America" use?
Just 8 chords: A, B, Bb, C, C#m, Dm, E, F. Take it one section at a time.
What other Brooks & Dunn songs work for kids?
Try "NEON MOON", "BELIEVE", "BOOT SCOOTIN' BOOGIE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.