Annie's Song

by John Denver
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Lyrics

You (Dsus)fill up my (G)sens

(A)es

like a (G)night in a (D)for est,

like the (D)moun tains in (G)spring

(F#m)time,

like a (G)walk in the (A7)rain,

like a storm in the (G)des

(A)ert,

like a (G)sleep y blue (D)o cean.

You (D)fill up my (G)sens

(F#m)es,

come (A7)fill me a (D)gain.

(Dsus)Come let me (G)love

(A)you,

let me (G)give my life (D)to you,

let me (D)drown in your (G)laugh

(F#m)ter,

let me (G)die in your (A7)arms.

Let me lay down be (G)side

(A)you,

let me (G)al ways be (D)with you.

You (D)Come let me (G)love

(F#m)you,

come (A7)love me a (D)gain.

You (Dsus)fill up my (G)sens

(A)es

like a (G)night in a (D)for est,

like the (D)moun tains in (G)spring

(F#m)time,

like a (G)walk in the (A7)rain,

like a storm in the (G)des

(A)ert,

like a (G)sleep y blue (D)o cean.

You (D)fill up my (G)sens

(F#m)es,

come (A7)fill me a (D)gain.

You (Dsus)fill up my (D)gain.

Annie's Song β€” Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Annie's Song" by John Denver in classic piano notation β€” both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of D. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 100 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence moving through a rich set of chords in the key of D β€” you'll navigate eight different shapes including Bm and F#m, which give your left hand real practice with minor chord transitions.

The octave bass pattern keeps your left hand steady, but watch the jump from A7 up to Bm; isolate that move slowly until the stretch feels automatic.

Your right hand gets a lovely flowing melody at 100 BPM, so resist the urge to rush β€” let the ballad breathe.

I'd suggest learning hands separately first, then loop the verse section at around 70 BPM before bringing it up to tempo.

The Dsus4-to-D resolution comes up often, so pay attention to lifting just that one finger cleanly.

Once this clicks, you'll have real command over smooth chord-to-chord voice leading, a skill that transfers to countless songs.

About β€œAnnie's Song”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Annie's Song"?
Yes β€” the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature D. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Annie's Song" by John Denver played in?
Annie's Song is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Annie's Song"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Annie's Song" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Annie's Song"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Annie's Song"?
"Annie's Song" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Annie's Song"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, Dsus4, Em, F#m, G.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes β€” "Annie's Song" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature D, time signature, beams, dynamics β€” everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view β€” the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes β€” slow the tempo from 100 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes β€” Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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