Does "An American Hymn" 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. "An American Hymn" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "An American Hymn"?

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.

An American Hymn — Piano Lead Sheet

"An American Hymn" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

Lyrics

(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.”

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Pop
Key: A
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: hard
Artist: Lee Holdridge

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How to Play "An American Hymn" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.