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(G)John Brown’s of bod y lies a moul d’ring in the grave, (C)John Brown’s of bod y lies a (G)moul d’ring in the grave, (C)John Brown’s of bod y lies a (B)moul d’ring in the (Em)grave, but his (Am)soul is (D7)march ing (G)on.
Glo ry, glo ry, hal le lu jah!
(C)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (G)lu jah!
Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (B7)lu (Em)jah!
His (Am)soul is (D7)march ing (G)on.
(G)The stars of heav y en are look ing kind ly down, (C)the stars of heav y en are (G)look ing kind ly down, (C)the stars of heav y en are (B)look ing kind ly (Em)down, on the (Am)grave of (D7)old John (G)Brown.
Glo ry, glo ry, hal le lu jah!
(C)Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (G)lu jah!
Glo ry, glo ry, hal le (B7)lu (Em)jah!
His (Am)soul is (D7)march ing (G)on.
(G)on.
John Brown's Body — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "John Brown's Body" 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 G, 120 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “John Brown's Body”
- Can I play "John Brown's Body" 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 "John Brown's Body" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "John Brown's Body" by Traditional played in?
- John Brown's Body is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "John Brown's Body"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "John Brown's Body" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "John Brown's Body"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "John Brown's Body"?
- "John Brown's Body" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "John Brown's Body"?
- 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. "John Brown's Body" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "John Brown's Body"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "John Brown's Body" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.