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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Amos Moses" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Amos Moses" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Amos Moses" is in A.
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.
Does "Amos Moses" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Amos Moses" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
What chords are in "Amos Moses"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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