You're A Grand Old Flag

by George M. Cohan

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Lyrics

You’re a grand old flag.

You’re a high fly ing flag and for ev er in peace may you (C7)wave.

You’re the em blem of the (F)land (A7)I (Dm)love, the (G7)home of the free and the (C7)brave.

Ev ’ry (F)heart beats true ’neath the Red, White, and Blue, where there’s (D7)nev er a boast or (Gm)brag.

(C7)But should (F)auld ac quain tance (C7)be for got, keep your (G7)eye on the (Bbm)grand (C7)old (F)flag.

You’re a grand old flag.

You’re a high fly ing flag and for ev er in peace may you (C7)wave.

You’re the em blem of the (F)land (A7)I (Dm)love, the (G7)home of the free and the (C7)brave.

Ev ’ry (F)heart beats true ’neath the Red, White, and Blue, where there’s (D7)nev er a boast or (Gm)brag.

(C7)But should (F)auld ac quain tance (C7)be for got, keep your (G7)eye on the (Bbm)grand (C7)old (F)flag.

You’re a (F)flag.

You're A Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “You're A Grand Old Flag” by George M. Cohan 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 240 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag" 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
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.