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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "The Eagle And The Hawk" by John Denver in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of B, 90 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 “The Eagle And The Hawk”

Can I learn "The Eagle And The Hawk" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Eagle And The Hawk" with hands-separate practice in B at 90 BPM.
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 — 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 — 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Eagle And The Hawk" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "The Eagle And The Hawk"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Eagle And The Hawk" is in the key of B at 90 BPM.