Other arrangements of An American Hymn
Pick a learning view.
(A)I
have seen a (F#m)sum mer day
that (D)slow
ly (A)o pens like a (Bm7)rose,
a (A)long
a qui et (F#m)road that wan ders (A)by
and (D)I
have (A)smiled and won dered (Bm7)where
it (E7)goes.
(A)I
have stum bled (F#m)through the night
a (D)lone
as (A)an y man can (Bm7)be,
then (A)found
a si lent (F#m)can yon full of (A)stars
and (D)in
my (A)heart I heard them (Bm7)tell
ing (E7)goes.
(E7sus4)me I was (A)home.
The gen tle (G)winds,
the rain that (F)fall,
the tall est (G)trees,
I’m (D)part of it (E)all.
I’ve seen
the sil ver moun tain
and gold
en prai ries on my (Bm7)way.
Now ev
’ry where I go a cross the land,
I stand
so proud ly in the sun
and say, “I am home.”
The gen tle (G)winds,
the rain that (F)fall,
the tall est (G)trees,
I’m (D)part of it (E)all.
I’ve dreamed
of E den all my
I find
it more and more each (Bm7)day.
Now ev
’ry where I go a cross the land,
I stand
so proud ly in the sun
and say, “I am home.”
home.”
An American Hymn — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "An American Hymn" 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “An American Hymn”
- Can I play "An American Hymn" 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 "An American Hymn" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "An American Hymn" by Lee Holdridge played in?
- An American Hymn 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 "An American Hymn"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "An American Hymn" 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 "An American Hymn"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "An American Hymn"?
- "An American Hymn" was originally performed by Lee Holdridge. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "An American Hymn"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Bb, Bm7, C, D, E, E7, F, +2 more.
- Can a complete beginner play "An American Hymn"?
- 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. "An American Hymn" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "An American Hymn"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "An American Hymn" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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