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A (G)long, (D)long (Em7)time a go (Am)I can still re (C)mem ber how that (Em)mu sic used to make me (D)smile.
And (G)I knew if (D)I had (Em7)my chance that (Am)I could make those (C)peo ple dance and (Em)may be they’d be (C)hap py for a (D)while.
But Feb ru ar y (Am)made me shiv er (Em)with ev ’ry pa per (Am)I’d de liv er.
(C)Bad news (G)on the (Am)door step, I (C)could n’t take one (D)more step.
I (G)can’t re mem ber if I (Em)cried when I (Am7)read a bout his (D)wid owed bride.
(G)Some thing (D)touched me (Em)deep in side the (C)day the (D7)mu sic (C)died.
So (G)bye (C)bye Miss A (G)mer i can (D)Pie drove my (G)Chev y to the (C)lev ee but the (G)lev ee was dry.
Them (G)good ole boys were drink in’ (G)whis key and (D)rye, sing in’ (Em)this ’ll be the day that I (A7)die.
(Em)This ’ll be the day that I (D7)die.
Did you write the (Am)book of love and do you have faith in (Am)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (G)you be (D)lieve in (Em)rock and roll?
Can (Am7)mu sic save your (C)mor tal soul and can you teach me (A7)how to dance
(D)real slow?
Well, I (Em)know that you’re in (D)love with him ’cause I saw you danc in’ (D)in the gym.
You (C)both kicked (G)off your (A)shoes.
Man, I (C)dig those rhy thm and (D7)blues.
I was a (G)lone ly (D)teen age (Em)bronc in’ buck with a (Am)pink car na tion and a (C)pick up truck.
But (G)I knew (D)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (D7)sing ing (G)bye (C)bye Miss A (G)mer i can (D)Pie drove my (G)Chev y to the (C)lev ee but the (G)lev ee was dry.
Them (G)good ole boys were drink in’ (G)whis key and (D)rye, sing in’ (Em)this ’ll be the day that I (A7)die.
(Em)This ’ll be the day that I (D7)die.
Did you write the (Am)book of love and do you have faith in (Am)God a bove?
If the Bi ble tells you so.
Now do (G)you be (D)lieve in (Em)rock and roll?
Can (Am7)mu sic save your (C)mor tal soul and can you teach me (A7)how to dance
(D)real slow?
Well, I (Em)know that you’re in (D)love with him ’cause I saw you danc in’ (D)in the gym.
You (C)both kicked (G)off your (A)shoes.
Man, I (C)dig those rhy thm and (D7)blues.
I was a (G)lone ly (D)teen age (Em)bronc in’ buck with a (Am)pink car na tion and a (C)pick up truck.
But (G)I knew (D)I was out of luck the day
the mu
sic died.
I start ed (D7)sing ing
He was (D7)sing in’ (G)bye (C)bye Miss A (G)mer i can (D)Pie drove my (G)Chev y to the (C)lev ee but the (G)lev ee was (D)dry.
Them (G)good ole boys were drink in’ (G)whis key and (D)rye, sing in’ (Em)this ’ll be the day that I (A7)die.
(Em)This ’ll be the day that I (D7)die.
I met a (D)girl who (Em7)sang the blues and (Am)I asked her for some (C)hap py news, but (Em)she just smiled and (D)turned a way.
(G)I went (D)down to the (Em)sa cred store where I (Am)heard the (G)mu sic (C)years be fore, but the (Em)man there said the (C)mu sic would n’t (D)play.
And (Em)in the streets the (Am)chil dren screamed, the (Em)lov ers cried and the (Am)po ets dreamed.
But (C)not a (G)word was (Am)spo ken, the (C)church bells all were (D)bro ken.
And the (G)three men (D)I ad (Em)mire (G)most, the (C)Fa ther, Son and the (D7)Ho ly Ghost, they (G)caught the (D)last train (Em)for the coast the (C)day the (Am7)mu (D7)sic (G)died.
And they were (D7)sing in’ (C)this ’ll be the day that I die.
American Pie — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "American Pie" by Don McLean: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “American Pie”
- What key is "American Pie" by Don McLean played in?
- American Pie is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "American Pie"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "American Pie" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "American Pie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "American Pie"?
- "American Pie" was originally performed by Don McLean. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "American Pie"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Don McLean can I play here?
- Try "CROSSROADS", "EMPTY CHAIRS", "CASTLES IN THE AIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "American Pie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "American Pie" by Don McLean. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "American Pie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "American Pie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.