The Eagle And The Hawk

by John Denver
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Lyrics

(D)I am the ea gle.

I live in high coun try in rock y ca the drals that reach to the (C)sky.

(D)I am the hawk and there’s blood on my feath ers, but time is still turn ing; they soon will be (C)dry.

And (D)all those who see me and all who be lieve in me share in the free dom I feel when I (F)fly.

(A7)Come (D)dance with the (D)west wind and (C)touch on the (A)moun tain tops, (Dmaj7)sail o’er the (Bm)can yons and (A)up to the stars, and (D)reach for the (D)heav ens and (G)hope for the (D)fu ture and (D)all that we (G)can be and (Em)not what we (A)are.

The Eagle And The Hawk β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"The Eagle And The Hawk" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of B, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œThe Eagle And The Hawk”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
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 β€” same song, less visual density.
What key is "The Eagle And The Hawk" by John Denver played in?
The Eagle And The Hawk is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Eagle And The Hawk" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
"The Eagle And The Hawk" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". 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 β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Eagle And The Hawk". Key of B, 90 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 β€” 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.