I Got A Name

by Jim Croce
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Like the pine trees (C)lin ing the wind ing road,

I’ve got a name;

I’ve got a name.

Like the sing ing bird and the croak ing (Dm)toad,

I’ve got a name;

I’ve got a name.

And I car ry it with me (C)like my (F)dad dy did,

but I’m liv ing the dream

that he kept (C)hid.

(Am)Mov ing me down the high way,

(Am)roll ing me down the high way,

(Bb)mov ing a head so life won’t pass me by.

Like the north wind (C)whis tl ing down the sky,

I’ve got a song;

I’ve got a song.

Like the whip poor will and the ba by’s (Dm)cry,

I’ve got a song;

I’ve got a song.

And I car ry it with me (C)and I (F)sing it loud;

if it gets me no where,

I’ll go there (C)proud.

(Am)Mov ing me down the high way,

(Am)roll ing me down the high way,

(Bb)mov ing a head so life won’t pass me by.

And I’m gon na go there free.

(Am)Mov ing me down the high way,

(Am)roll ing me down the high way,

(Bb)mov ing a head so life won’t pass me by.

I Got A Name by Jim Croce

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Got A Name”

What key is "I Got A Name" in?
"I Got A Name" by Jim Croce is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 160 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Got A Name" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Got A Name" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "I Got A Name" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Jim Croce can I play here?
Try "YOU DON'T MESS AROUND WITH JIM", "WORKIN' AT THE CAR WASH BLUES", "I'LL HAVE TO SAY I LOVE YOU IN A SONG". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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