Amos Moses

by Jerry Reed
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Now A mos Mo South ses was a Ca jun.

was in He (B7)lived mos by him self li in the (D7)swamp.

He He hunt ed al li ga tor for a liv in’.

his dad He’d just knock ’em in the head li with a (CN.C.)stump.

Tie The (A7)Loui si an a law si gon na get you, A mos.

swamp.

it.

It ain’t can le gal hunt in’ al li ga tor down si in the swamp, boy.

Now, ev ’ry bod wind y blamed his old man was in for (B7)mak mos in’ him mean li as a (D7)snake.

So, When A in mos Mo gest, ses was a boy, est al li dy would use him just for al one ga tor (CN.C.)bait.

That’s a (A7)rope a round his waist si ’cause and throw him in the bit it.

Well, you can Al li ga tor bait li in the Loui to an a bay ou.

Well, the

A bout (E)for ty five min utes south east of Thi bo daux, Loui si (A)an a

lived a (E)man called Doc Mill (D)South and his pret ty wife (A7)Han nah.

Well, they (E)raised up a son that could (C)eat up his weight in gro ceries.

(D7sus)Named him af ter a man of the cloth,

called him A mos Mo

ses.

Now, the Said I don’t know no A mos.

Make it count, son.

Amos Moses — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Amos Moses" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Amos Moses

Can I play "Amos Moses" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Amos Moses" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Amos Moses" by Jerry Reed played in?
Amos Moses is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Amos Moses"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Amos Moses" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Amos Moses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Amos Moses"?
"Amos Moses" was originally performed by Jerry Reed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Amos Moses"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, A7, B7, C, D, D7, E.
What other songs by Jerry Reed can I play here?
Try "EAST BOUND AND DOWN", "Alabama Jubilee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Amos Moses"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Amos Moses" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Amos Moses"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Amos Moses" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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