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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Garden Song" 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Garden Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Garden Song" 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 "Garden Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, 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 "Garden Song" 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.