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(F)Inch by inch, (Bb)row by row,
gon na make this (F)gar den grow.
All it takes is a (F)rake and a hoe and a (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.
(F)Inch by inch, (Bb)row by row,
some one bless these (F)seeds I sow.
Some one warm them a (F)from be low hoe till the (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.
(Bb)rain comes (C)tum bl ing down.
(F)Pull ing weeds and (Bb)pick in’ stones,
(C)man is made of (F)dreams and bones.
Feel the need to (F)grow my own ’cause the (Bb)time is close at hand.
(F)Grain for grain, and (Bb)sun and rain,
(C)find my way in (F)na ture’s chain,
to my bod y (F)and my brain, to the (Bb)time is close at hand.
(Bb)mu sic (C)from the land.
(F)Plant your rows watch ing (Bb)straight and long,
(Bb)tem per them with (F)prayer and song.
Moth er Earth will (F)make you strong if you (Bb)give her love and (C)care.
(F)Plant Old crow watch ing (Bb)hun gri ly
(Bb)from his perch in (F)yon der tree.
In my gar den (F)I’m as free as that (Bb)give her love and (C)care.
(Bb)feath ered (C)thief up (F)there.
(F)Inch by (F)inch, (Bb)row by row,
gon na make this (F)gar den grow.
All it takes is a (F)rake and a hoe and a (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.
(F)Inch by (F)inch, (Bb)row by row,
some one bless these (F)seeds I sow.
Some one warm them a (F)from be a low till the (Bb)piece of fer tile ground.
(C)rain comes tum bl ing (F)down.
Garden Song — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Garden Song" 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 Bb, 120 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 “Garden Song”
- Can I play "Garden Song" 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 "Garden Song" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Garden Song" by John Denver played in?
- Garden Song is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Garden Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Garden Song" 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 "Garden Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Garden Song"?
- "Garden Song" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Garden Song"?
- 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. "Garden Song" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Garden Song"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Garden Song" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.