I Got A Name

by Jim Croce
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Like the pine trees (B)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 (C#m)toad,

I’ve got a name:

I’ve got a name,

and I car ry it with me like my (E)dad dy did,

but I’m liv ing the dream where,

that he kept (B)hid.

(G#m)Mov in’ me down the high way,

(G#m)roll in’ me down the high way,

(A)mov in’ a head so life won’t pass me by.

Like the north wind (B)whis tl in’ down the sky,

I’ve got a song;

I’ve got a song.

Like the whip poor will and the ba by’s (C#m)cry,

I’ve got a song;

I’ve got a song,

and I car ry it with me and I (E)sing it loud;

if it gets ing me my way,

I’ll go there (B)proud.

(G#m)Mov in’ me down the high way,

(G#m)roll in’ me down the high way,

(A)mov in’ a head so life won’t pass me by.

And I’m gon na go there free.

(G#m)Mov in’ me down the high way,

(G#m)roll in’ me down the high way,

(A)mov in’ a head so life won’t pass me by.

I Got A Name — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Got A Name" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “I Got A Name

Can I play "I Got A Name" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "I Got A Name" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Got A Name" by Jim Croce played in?
I Got A Name 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 "I Got A Name"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Got A Name" 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 "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 chords are used in "I Got A Name"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, B, C#7, C#m, C#m7, E, F#7, G#, +1 more.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "I Got A Name"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "I Got A Name" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "I Got A Name"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Got A Name" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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