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How I (C)wish I was in the land of cot ton,
old things they are (F#dim)not for got ten, look a (C)way,
look a (Am)way,
look a (Dm7)way,
(G7)Dix ie (C)land.
Oh, I wish I
was in (F)Dix ie,
a (D7)way,
a (Dm7)way,
in (C)Dix ie land I
take my stand to (C)live
and die in (Dm7)Dix ie.
’Cause (C)Dix ie land,
that’s where (C)I was born
ear ly, Lord, one (F#dim)frost y morn ing, look a (C)way,
look a (Am)way,
look a (Dm7)way,
(G7)Dix ie (C)land.
Glo
ry, glo ry, hal le lu
jah,
glo ry, glo
ry, hal le (C)lu
jah.
Glo ry, (E7)glo
ry, hal le (Am)lu
(F)jah,
His (Dm7)truth
is (Dm7)march
(G7)ing (Am)on.
So hush, lit tle chil dren, don’t you (Gm7)cry.
You (C)know your dad dy’s
bound to (F)die.
But (Am7)all
my trials, Lord,
soon be (C)o ver.
An American Trilogy — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "An American Trilogy" 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 C, 88 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 Trilogy”
- Can I play "An American Trilogy" 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 Trilogy" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "An American Trilogy" by Elvis Presley played in?
- An American Trilogy is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "An American Trilogy"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "An American Trilogy" 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 Trilogy"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "An American Trilogy"?
- "An American Trilogy" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "An American Trilogy"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, D7, Dm, Dm7, E7, F, +4 more.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "An American Trilogy"?
- 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 Trilogy" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "An American Trilogy"?
- 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 Trilogy" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.