Learn "LIVING IN AMERICA" by James Brown on Piano

Master "LIVING IN AMERICA" by James Brown with our interactive piano player. This medium-level R&B/Soul arrangement is in the key of D at 120 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 120 BPM.

Lyrics

(D9)Su per high ways (D9)coast to coast, (D9)eas y to get an y where. On the (D9)trans con ti nen tal (D9)o ver load, just (D9)slide be hind the wheel. (D9)How does it feel when there’s (G7)no des ti na tion that’s (D9)too far and (G7)some where on the way you might (A5)find out who you are? Whoo. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)eye to eye, (D9)sta tion to sta (C6)tion. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)hand to hand, a (D9)cross the na tion. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca. (Bb7)Got to have a cel e bra tion! Rock my (D9)soul. (C6)Smoke stack, di ners fat back, o wake; on (C6)man y miles run nin’ through of a (C6)rail road roll track. soul. (C6)All night di ners ra di a wake; on (C6)keeps y on fee nin’ through your a (C6)rock and roll track. soul. (D9)hard roll. You might (G7)have to walk a fine line. You might take the hard line. Well, ev ’ry bod y’s work in’ o ver time. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)eye to eye, (D9)sta tion to sta (C6)tion. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)hand to hand, (D9)’cross the na tion. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca. (Bb7)Got to have a cel e bra tion! (D9)I (C6)live in A (D9)mer i ca. (D9)I (C6)live in A (D9)mer i ca. You may not be look ing for the prom ised land, but you might find it an y way un der one of those old fa mil iar names, like: (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)eye to eye, sta tion (D9)to sta tion. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca, (D9)so nice with your (D9)bad self. (F)Liv ing in A mer i ca. I feel good.

Song Details

Category
R&B/Soul
Key
D
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Living In America" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.