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 — Simple Sheet Music

"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.

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.

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