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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Indian Reservation" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Indian Reservation”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Indian Reservation"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Indian Reservation". Key of E, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.