Other arrangements of I Got A Name
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"I Got A Name" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 160 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 “I Got A Name”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "I Got A Name"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "I Got A Name" by Jim Croce played in?
- I Got A Name is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Got A Name"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Got A Name" 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 "I Got A Name"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Got A Name"?
- "I Got A Name" was originally performed by Jim Croce. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "I Got A Name". Key of F, 160 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.