Follow Me

by John Denver
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Follow Me" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of B, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Follow Me”

What key is "Follow Me" by John Denver played in?
Follow Me is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Follow Me"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Follow Me" 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 "Follow Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Follow Me"?
"Follow Me" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Follow Me"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, G.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Follow Me" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Follow Me" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Follow Me" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in B, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Follow Me" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.