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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"An American Trilogy" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "An American Trilogy"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "An American Trilogy". Key of C, 88 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.