Song For America

by Kansas

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Lyrics

(A)Vir gin land of (E)for est green, (D)dark and storm y (A)plains; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.

(A)Sun lit val leys, (E)moun tain fields, (D)un seen in the rain; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.

(C)No man rules this (G)land; no hu man (Am)hand has sailed this (E)par (Esus)a (E)dise.

(C)Wait ing pa tient (G)ly so much to (Am)see, so rich in (E)earth’s (Esus)de (E)lights.

(A)Paint ed des ert, (E)se quined sky, (D)stars that fill the (A)night; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.

(A)Riv ers flow ing (E)to the sea, (D)sun shine pure and bright; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.

(C)So, we rule this (G)land, and here we (Am)stand up on our (E)par (Esus)a (E)dise,

(C)dream ing of a (G)place; our wea ry (Am)race is read y (E)earth’s (Esus)de (E)lights.

(E)earths’s (Esus)de (E)lights.

So, cross the la dy finds you (G)wait ti ing

for the sails to reach the shore.

Land of beau ty and a (G)bun dance, a,

(F)in no cent and you o pened wide your (G)door.

(Dm7)Wan d’rers found the wait ing treas (G)ure, (Dm7)full of gifts be yond their mea (G)sure, (Dm7)milk and hon ey for our plea (G)sure.

A cross the sea there came a (G)mul ti tude,

sail ing ships up on the wave,

filled with vi sions of u (G)to pi a,

(F)in no cent and the free dom that they (G)crave.

(Dm7)Rav age, plun der, see, no won (G)der; (Dm7)rape and kill and tear a sun (G)der; (Dm7)chop the for est, plow it un (G)der.

(E)to (Esus)a (E)rise.

Song For America by Kansas — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Song For America” by Kansas 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 A at 100 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 "Song For 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 "Song For 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.