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(F)Hail to the (C)Chief (G)we have (C)cho sen for the (G7)na (C)tion, Hail to the Chief!
We sa (D7)lute him, one and (G7)all.
(F)Hail to the (C)Chief, (G)as we (C)pledge co op er (G7)a (C)tion, In proud ful (F)fill ment (C)of a (F)great, no ble (C)call.
Yours is the aim to (F)make (C)a (G)grand coun (C)try (G)grand er, (C)This you will do, (G7)That’s (C)our (G7)strong, firm be lief.
(C)Hail to the (F)one we se (C)lect ed as com mand er, (F)Hail to the (C)Pres (F)i (C)dent!
(F)Hail to the (C)Chief!
Hail To The Chief — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hail To The Chief" by James Sanderson: 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 C, 240 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 “Hail To The Chief”
- What key is "Hail To The Chief" by James Sanderson played in?
- Hail To The Chief is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hail To The Chief"?
- The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hail To The Chief" 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 "Hail To The Chief"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hail To The Chief"?
- "Hail To The Chief" was originally performed by James Sanderson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hail To The Chief" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hail To The Chief" by James Sanderson. 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 "Hail To The Chief" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Hail To The Chief" 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.