Our Country

by John Mellencamp
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Well, (G5)I can stand be side

i (D5)deals I think are right.

And (G5)I can stand be side the i (D5)dea to stand and fight.

I do be lieve there’s a (D)dream for ev ’ry one.

This is (D)our coun try.

There’s (G)room e nough here

for an (D)sci ence to live.

And there’s (G)room e nough here

for re (D)li gion to for give

and the (Em)try to un der stand

all the (D)peo ple of this land.

This is (D)our coun try.

From the (C)east coast

to the (G)west coast,

down the (Em7)Dix ie High way back (D)home,

this is (D)our coun try.

That (G)pov er ty could just an (D)oth er ug ly And this (G)big ot ry would seen re (D)on ly as ob scene.

And the (Em)ones that run this land help the (D)poor and com mon man.

This is (D)our coun try.

From the (C)east coast

to the (G)west coast,

down the (Em7)Dix ie High way back (D)home,

this is (D)our coun try.

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From the (C)east coast

to the (G)west coast,

down the (Em7)Dix ie High way back (D)home,

this is (D)our coun try.

Our Country by John Mellencamp

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Our Country

What key is "Our Country" in?
"Our Country" by John Mellencamp is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Our Country" 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 "Our Country" 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 "Our Country"?
This arrangement of "Our Country" uses 10 chords: C, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, F, Fsus2, G, +2 more.
How long does it take to learn "Our Country" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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