I am an (A)or phan
on God’s (E)high way.
But I’ll share my (A)trou bles
if you go (D)my way.
I have no (A)moth er,
no (E)fa ther,
no (A)sis ter,
no (D)broth er.
I am an (E)or (A)phan girl.
I have had (A)friend ships,
pure and (E)gold en.
But the ties of (A)kin ship,
I have not (D)known them.
I know no (A)moth er,
my (E)fa ther,
my (A)sis ter,
my (D)broth er.
No more an (E)or (A)phan girl.
But when He girl.
Be my moth er,
my (E)fa ther,
my (A)sis ter,
my (D)broth er.
I am an (E)or (A)phan girl.
I am an (E)or (A)phan girl.
Orphan Girl by Emmylou Harris
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Orphan Girl”
- What key is "Orphan Girl" in?
- "Orphan Girl" by Emmylou Harris is in the key of A with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Orphan Girl" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Orphan Girl" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Orphan Girl"?
- This arrangement of "Orphan Girl" uses 4 chords: A, Apow, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Orphan Girl" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Emmylou Harris can I play here?
- Try "BORN TO RUN", "BOULDER TO BIRMINGHAM", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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