Other arrangements of Sam Stone
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Sam Stone
came home
to his (Bb)wife and fam i ly
af ter (C7)serv ing in the con flict o ver seas,
and the time that he served
had (Bb)shat tered all his nerves,
and (C7)left a lit tle shrap nel in his (F)knee.
But the (Bbmaj7)mor phine eased the pain,
and the grass grew ’round his brain,
and (G7)gave him all
the con fi dence he lacked,
with a (G7)Pur ple Heart and a mon key on his back.
There’s a (F)hole in dad dy’s arm
where all the (Gm)mon ey goes,
and Je sus Christ
died for noth ing, (C7)I sup pose.
Lit tle (F)pitch ers have big ears,
don’t (Dm)stop to count the years.
(G7)Sweet songs
nev er last too long on
bro ken ra di os.
Mmm.
Sam Stone’s
wel come home
did n’t (Bb)last too long.
He went to work when he’d spent his last (F)dime,
and Sam my took to steal ing,
when he (Bb)got that emp ty feel ing
for a (C7)hun dred dol lar hab it
with out (C7)o ver time.
And the gold rolled through his veins
like a thou sand rail road trains,
and (G7)eased his mind in the hours that he chose,
while the (G7)kids ran a round wear ing oth er peo ple’s clothes.
There’s a (F)Stone was a lone
when he (Bb)popped his last bal loon,
climb ing walls while sit ting in a (F)chair.
Well, he played his last re quest
while the (Bb)room smelled just like death,
with an (C7)o ver dose
hov er ing in the air.
But (Bbmaj7)life had lost its fun
and there was noth ing to be done
but (G7)trade his house that he bought on the G.
I.
(C7)Bill
for a (G7)flag draped cas ket on a lo cal he roes’ (C7)hill.
There’s a (F)hole in dad dy’s arm
where all the (Gm)mon ey goes,
and Je sus Christ
died for noth ing, (C7)I sup pose.
Lit tle (F)pitch ers have big ears,
don’t (Dm)stop to count the years.
(G7)Sweet songs
nev er last too long on bro ken ra di os.
Mmm,
(F)mmm.
Sam Stone — Simple Sheet Music
"Sam Stone" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 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 “Sam Stone”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Sam Stone"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Sam Stone" by John Prine played in?
- Sam Stone is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sam Stone"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sam Stone" 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 "Sam Stone"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sam Stone"?
- "Sam Stone" was originally performed by John Prine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sam Stone"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbmaj7, C, C7, Dm, F, G7, Gm.
- What other songs by John Prine can I play here?
- Try "IN SPITE OF OURSELVES", "HELLO IN THERE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Sam Stone". Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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