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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Our Country" by John Mellencamp: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Our Country”
- What key is "Our Country" by John Mellencamp played in?
- Our Country 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 "Our Country"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Our Country" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Our Country"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Our Country"?
- "Our Country" was originally performed by John Mellencamp. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Our Country"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: C, D, Dpow, Em, Em7, F, Fsus2, G, +2 more.
- What other songs by John Mellencamp can I play here?
- Try "I NEED A LOVER", "RAIN ON THE SCARECROW", "CHECK IT OUT". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Our Country" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Our Country" by John Mellencamp. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Our Country" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Our Country" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.