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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Indian Reservation" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 130 BPM.

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

About “Indian Reservation

Why does "Indian Reservation" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Indian Reservation".
What key is "Indian Reservation" by Paul Revere & The Raiders played in?
Indian Reservation 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 "Indian Reservation"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Indian Reservation" 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 "Indian Reservation"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Indian Reservation"?
"Indian Reservation" was originally performed by Paul Revere & The Raiders. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Indian Reservation"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, B7, Em, Em6. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
Is this real sheet music for "Indian Reservation"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Indian Reservation".
Can I see all the notes in "Indian Reservation"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 130 BPM.

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