Other arrangements of I Got A Name
Pick a learning view.
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "I Got A Name" by Jim Croce 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, 80 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 “I Got A Name”
- Can I learn "I Got A Name" 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 "I Got A Name" with hands-separate practice in E at 80 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Got A Name"?
- 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 "I Got A Name" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "I Got A Name"?
- 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. "I Got A Name" is in the key of E at 80 BPM.