Indian Reservation

by Paul Revere & The Raiders
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They took the whole Cher o kee (Am)Na tion,

put us on this res er (Em)va tion.

Took a way our way of (Am)life,

tom a hawk and the bow and (Em)knife.

Took a way our na tive (Am)tongue,

taught their Eng lish to our (Em)young.

And all the beads we made by (Am)hand

are now a days made in Ja (Em)pan.

Cher o kee peo ple,

Cher o kee tribe,

so proud you lived,

so proud you died.

They took the whole In di an (Am)Na tion,

locked us on this res er (Em)va tion.

Though I wear a shirt and (Am)tie,

I’m still a red man deep in (Em)side.

But may be some day when they’ve (Am)learned,

Cher o kee Na tion will re (Em)turn.

They took the whole Cher o kee (Am)Na tion,

put us on this res er (Em)va tion.

Took a way our way of (Am)life,

tom a hawk and the bow and (Em)knife.

Took a way our na tive (Am)tongue,

taught their Eng lish to our (Em)young.

And all the beads we made by (Am)hand

are now a days made in Ja (Em)pan.

Cher o kee peo ple,

Cher o kee tribe,

so proud you lived,

so proud you died.

They took the whole In di an (Am)Na tion,

locked us on this res er (Em)va tion.

Though I wear a shirt and (Am)tie,

I’m still a red man deep in (Em)side.

But may be some day when they’ve (Am)learned,

Cher o kee Na tion will re (Em)turn.

Indian Reservation by Paul Revere & The Raiders

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Indian Reservation

What key is "Indian Reservation" in?
"Indian Reservation" by Paul Revere & The Raiders is in the key of E with a tempo of 130 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Indian Reservation" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Indian Reservation" 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.
What chords are used in "Indian Reservation"?
This arrangement of "Indian Reservation" uses 4 chords: Am, B7, Em, Em6. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Indian Reservation" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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