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An on ly (Db)child a lone and wild, a (Cm)cab ’net mak er’s son,
his hands were meant for dif f’rent work and his (Bbm)heart was known to (Db)none.
He left his (Db)home and went his lone and (Cm)sol i tar y (Db)way,
and he (Bbm)gave to me a gift I know I me (Bbm)nev er (Eb7)can re (Ab)pay.
A qui et (Db)man of mu and sic de (Cm)nied a sim pler fate,
he tried to be a sol dier once but his (Bbm)mu sic would n’t (Db)wait.
He earned his (Db)love through dis ci pline, a (Cm)thun d’ring vel vet (Db)hand.
and His (Bbm)gen tle means of sculpt ing souls I me (Bbm)years to (Eb7)un der (Ab)pay.
(Ab)stand.
The lead er of the band is tired and his (Db)eyes are grow ing old,
but his (Bbm)blood runs through my (Fm)in stru ment and his (Bbm)song is in my (Gb)soul.
My life has been a poor at tempt
to im i tate the man.
I’m (Bbm)just a liv ing leg a cy to the (Bbm)lead er (Db)of the (Ab)band.
My broth er’s (Db)lives were dif f’rent for they (Cm)heard an oth er call;
(Bbm)one I went you to Chi ca go,
and the (Bbm)oth er to St.
(Db)Paul.
And I’m in (Db)Col o ra do when I’m (Cm)not in some ho tel,
And (Bbm)liv ing out this life I’ve chose and (Bbm)come to know so (Ab)well.
(Ab)nough.
The lead er of the band is tired and his (Db)eyes are grow ing old,
but his (Bbm)blood runs through my (Fm)in stru ment and his (Bbm)song is in my (Gb)soul.
My life has been a poor at tempt
to im i tate the man.
I’m (Bbm)just a liv ing leg a cy to the (Bbm)lead er (Db)of the (Ab)band.
I (Bbm)am the liv ing (Fm)leg a cy to the (Bbm)lead er (Db)of
the (Ab)band.
Leader Of The Band — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Leader Of The Band" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Db, 110 BPM.
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About “Leader Of The Band”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Leader Of The Band" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Leader Of The Band" is in Db.
- What key is "Leader Of The Band" by Dan Fogelberg played in?
- Leader Of The Band is arranged in the key of Db on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Leader Of The Band"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Leader Of The Band" 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 "Leader Of The Band"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Leader Of The Band"?
- "Leader Of The Band" was originally performed by Dan Fogelberg. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Leader Of The Band"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Ab7, Bbm, Cm, Db, Eb, Eb7, Fm, +1 more.
- What other songs by Dan Fogelberg can I play here?
- Try "RHYTHM OF THE RAIN", "SAME OLD LANG SYNE", "LONGER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Leader Of The Band" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Leader Of The Band" is in the key of Db at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Leader Of The Band"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Db, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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