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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Song For America" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Song For America"?
- 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 "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 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 "Song For America". Key of A, 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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