The Promised Land

by Elvis Presley

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Lyrics

I (Bb)left my home in Nor folk, Vir gin ia; Cal i for nia on my (Eb)mind.

I (F7)strad dled that Grey hound and rode him in to Ral eigh and on a cross Car o line.

We stopped at Char lotte; we by passed Rock Hill; we nev er was a min ute late.

We was (F7)nine ty miles out of At lan ta by sun down, roll in’ out of Geor gia state.

We had mo tor trou ble that turned in to a strug gle, half way a cross Al a bam.

And that (F7)’hound broke down and left us all strand ed in down town Bir ming ham.

(Bb)left my home in Nor folk, Vir gin ia; Cal i for nia on my (Eb)mind.

I (F7)strad dled that Grey hound and rode him in to Ral eigh and on a cross Car o line.

We stopped at Char lotte; we by passed Rock Hill; we nev er was a min ute late.

We was (F7)nine ty miles out of At lan ta by sun down, roll in’ out of Geor gia state.

We had mo tor trou ble that turned in to a strug gle, half way a cross Al a bam.

And that (F7)’hound broke down and left us all strand ed in down town Bir ming ham.

The Promised Land by Elvis Presley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Promised Land” by Elvis Presley 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 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 "The Promised Land" 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 "The Promised Land"?
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 "The Promised Land" use?
Just 5 chords: Bb, Bb6, Eb, F7, Fdim. Take it one section at a time.
What other Elvis Presley songs work for kids?
Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.