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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Amos Moses" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Amos Moses"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Amos Moses". Key of A, 100 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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