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They They were farm kids way down in Dix ie.
They met in high school (G)kids in the six ties.
They Ev ’ry one knew it was love from the (D)start.
One Ju ly in the mid night hour yard, he climbed up on the (G)know wa ter tow er, stood on the rail you and (D)paint ed a ten foot (C)heart.
In (Em)John (D)Deere (C)green,
on a (D)hot sum mer (C)night, he wrote (Em)“Bil ly Bob (D)loves Char (C)lene”
in let ters (D)three foot (C)high.
(D)And the (Em)whole town said the that he (D)should have used red, but it (G)looked good (G)to Char lene
(D)in (Em)John (D)Deere (G5)green.
They set tled down on way eight y a cres, They rais in’ sweet corn, (G)kids and to ma tos.
They went to geth er like a hand in a (D)glove.
On a clear day the from their front yard, he if you look and (G)know what to look for, off to the east you can (D)still read his words of (C)love.
In (Em)John (D)Deere (C)green,
on a (D)hot sum mer (C)night, he wrote (Em)“Bil ly Bob (D)loves Char (C)lene”
in let ters (D)three foot (C)high.
(D)And the (Em)whole town said the boy he (D)should have used red, but it (G)looked good (G)to Char lene
(D)in (Em)John (D)Deere (G5)green.
(G5)green.
Now more than once the town has dis cov ered paint in’ (C)o ver it ain’t no use.
There ain’t no paint in the world that ’ll cov er it, the (C)heart keeps show in’ through.
(E)In (F#m)John (E)Deere (D)green,
on a (E)hot sum mer (D)night, he (E)wrote (F#m)“Bil ly Bob (E)loves Char (D)lene”
in let ters (E)three foot (D)high.
And the (F#m)whole town said the fool (E)should have used red, but it (A)looked good (A)to Char lene
(E)in (F#m)John (E)Deere (A5)green.
In (F#m)John (E)Deere (D)green,
on a (E)hot sum mer (D)night, he (E)wrote (F#m)“Bil ly Bob (E)loves Char (D)lene”
in let ters (E)three foot (D)high.
And the (F#m)whole town said the boy (E)should have used red, but it (A)looked good (A)to Char lene
(E)in (F#m)John (E)Deere (A5)green.
In (A5)green.
John Deere Green — Simple Sheet Music
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"John Deere Green" 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, 132 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 “John Deere Green”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "John Deere Green"?
- 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 Deere Green" by Joe Diffie played in?
- John Deere Green 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 Deere Green"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "John Deere Green" 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 "John Deere Green"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "John Deere Green"?
- "John Deere Green" was originally performed by Joe Diffie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "John Deere Green"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: A, Apow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cpow, D, Dpow, +5 more.
- What other songs by Joe Diffie can I play here?
- Try "LEROY THE REDNECK REINDEER". 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 Deere Green". Key of G, 132 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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