Other arrangements of Graceland
Pick a learning view.
The (E)Mis sis sip pi Del ta was shin ing like a Na tion al gui (A)tar.
I am (C#m)fol low ing the riv er down the high way through the cra dle of the Civ il (B)War.
(A)I’m go ing to Grace land, Grace land in Mem phis, Ten nes (B)see.
(A)I’m go ing to Grace land.
For rea sons I (E)Poor boys and pil grims with fam i lies and (B)we (A)are go ing to Grace land.
And I may be My (E)trav ’ling com pan ion is (A)nine and years ty old.
or He is the (E)child in’ of my first mar riage.
May But I’ve a (E)rea son to be lieve we both will be re (B)ceived (A)in Grace land.
She comes back to tell me she’s gone.
Cit y who calls her self The Hu man Tram As (A)if I did n’t know that, as if I did n’t know my own bed, times when I’m fall ing, fly ing or tum bl ing in tur moil I as (B)if I’d nev er no ticed means.” the way she brushed her hair to (E)from her fore head.
And she said los
ing love is like a win dow in your (A)heart.
Ev ’ry bod y sees you’re (C#m)blown a part,
ev ’ry bod y sees the (B)wind blow.
(A)I’m go ing to Grace land, Grace land.
in Mem phis, Ten nes (B)see.
(A)I’m go ing to Grace land.
For rea sons I (E)Poor boys and pil grims with fam i lies and (B)we (A)are go ing to Grace land.
And I may be My (E)trav ’ling com pan ions are (A)ghosts ev emp end sock or ets.
be I’m (E)look in’ at ghosts and emp ties.
May But I’ve a (E)rea son to be lieve we all will be re (B)ceived (A)in Grace land.
She There is a girl in New York Cit y who calls her self The Hu man Tram po (A)line, I did n’t know that, as if I did n’t know my and some times when I’m fall ing, fly ing or tum bl ing in tur moil I say, (B)“Oh, so this is what she means.” She means we’re bounc ing in to (E)Grace land.
fore head.
And I see los
ing love is like a win dow in your (A)heart.
Ev ’ry bod y sees you’re (C#m)blown a part,
ev ’ry bod y feels the (B)wind blow.
(A)I’m go ing to Grace
(A)I’m go ing to Grace
Graceland — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Graceland" by Paul Simon: 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 E, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Graceland”
- What key is "Graceland" by Paul Simon played in?
- Graceland is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Graceland"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Graceland" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Graceland"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Graceland"?
- "Graceland" was originally performed by Paul Simon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Graceland"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C#m, D, E.
- What other songs by Paul Simon can I play here?
- Try "Still Crazy After All These Years", "KODACHROME", "ME AND JULIO DOWN BY THE SCHOOLYARD". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Graceland" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Graceland" by Paul Simon. 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 "Graceland" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Graceland" 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.