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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"John Brown's Body" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "John Brown's Body"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "John Brown's Body". Key of G, 120 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.