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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Song For America" by Kansas: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Song For America" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Song For America" by Kansas. 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 "Song For America" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, 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 "Song For America" 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.