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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

Learn "Indian Reservation" 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, 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

Can I play "Indian Reservation" 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 "Indian Reservation" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Indian Reservation"?
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. "Indian Reservation" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Indian Reservation"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Indian Reservation" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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