What key is "Follow Me" in?

"Follow Me" by John Denver is in the key of B with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Follow Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Follow Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Follow Me"?

This arrangement of "Follow Me" uses 5 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, G.

How long does it take to learn "Follow Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by John Denver can I play here?

Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s by (Bm)far the hard est thing I’ve ev er done,

to be (G)so in love with (G)you and so a (A)lone.

Fol low me

where I go,

what I do and who I know.

Make it (D)part of you to (G)be a part of (A)me.

Fol low me

up and down,

all the (D)way and all a round.

(D)Take my hand and (A7)say you’ll fol low me.

You It’s I’d (D)long been on my mind; you you know it’s (G)been you a long, long (D)time.

I’ll (Bm)try to find I’m the (A)way that I can (G)make you un der (A)stand

the (G)way I feel a bout you and (G)just how much I (D)need you, to be (G)there where I can (G)talk to you when (G)there’s no one else a round.

Fol low me

where I go,

what I do and who I know.

Make it (D)part of you to (G)be a part of (A)me.

Fol low me

up and down,

all the (D)way and all a round.

(D)Take my hand and (A7)say you’ll fol low me.

You see, I’d (D)like to share my life you you know and (G)show you things long, I’ve (D)seen,

I’ll (Bm)places to that I’m the (A)going to, I can (G)places you where I’ve (A)been;

to (G)have you there be side me and (G)nev er be a (D)lone you, to and (G)all the time that (G)you’re with me, then (G)we will one be at home.

Fol low me

Fol low me (D)way.

(D)Take my hand and (A7)say you’ll fol low me.

Follow Me by John Denver

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Follow Me”

What key is "Follow Me" in?: "Follow Me" by John Denver is in the key of B with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Follow Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Follow Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Follow Me"?: This arrangement of "Follow Me" uses 5 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, G.
How long does it take to learn "Follow Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?: Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "THANK GOD I'M A COUNTRY BOY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.