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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Graceland" by Paul Simon 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 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”
- Can I learn "Graceland" 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 "Graceland" with hands-separate practice in E at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Graceland"?
- 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 "Graceland" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Graceland"?
- 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. "Graceland" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
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