Other arrangements of Song For America
Pick a learning view.
(A)Vir gin land of (E)for est green, (D)dark and storm y (A)plains; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.
(A)Sun lit val leys, (E)moun tain fields, (D)un seen in the rain; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.
(C)No man rules this (G)land; no hu man (Am)hand has sailed this (E)par (Esus)a (E)dise.
(C)Wait ing pa tient (G)ly so much to (Am)see, so rich in (E)earth’s (Esus)de (E)lights.
(A)Paint ed des ert, (E)se quined sky, (D)stars that fill the (A)night; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.
(A)Riv ers flow ing (E)to the sea, (D)sun shine pure and bright; here all (D)life (A)a (E)bounds.
(C)So, we rule this (G)land, and here we (Am)stand up on our (E)par (Esus)a (E)dise,
(C)dream ing of a (G)place; our wea ry (Am)race is read y (E)earth’s (Esus)de (E)lights.
(E)earths’s (Esus)de (E)lights.
So, the la dy finds you (G)wait ti ing
for the sails to reach the shore.
Land of beau ty and a (G)bun dance,
(F)in no cent you o pened wide your (G)door.
(Dm7)Wan d’rers found the wait ing treas (G)ure, (Dm7)full of gifts be yond their mea (G)sure, (Dm7)milk and hon ey for our plea (G)sure.
A the sea there came a (G)mul ti tude,
sail ing ships up on the wave,
filled with vi sions of u (G)to pi
(F)in no cent the free dom that they (G)crave.
(Dm7)Rav age, plun der, see, no won (G)der; (Dm7)rape and kill and tear a sun (G)der; (Dm7)chop the for est, plow it un (G)der.
(E)to (Esus)a (E)rise.
Song For America — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Song For America" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Song For America”
- Can I play "Song For America" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Song For America" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Song For America" by Kansas played in?
- Song For America is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Song For America"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Song For America" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Song For America"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Song For America"?
- "Song For America" was originally performed by Kansas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Song For America"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Am, Bb, C, D, Dm7, E, +4 more.
- What other songs by Kansas can I play here?
- Try "THE WALL", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON", "DUST IN THE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Song For America"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Song For America" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Song For America"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Song For America" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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