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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Garden Song" by John Denver in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Garden Song" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Garden Song" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Garden Song"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Garden Song" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Garden Song"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Garden Song" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.