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.

Lyrics

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.