The (F)earth is our (F)moth er, just turn ing a (F)round, with her (Am)trees in the (Dm)for est and (C7sus4)roots un der (C)ground.
Our (F)fa ther
a (F)bove us whose (Bb)sigh is the (F)wind,
Did I (Bb)paint us a rain bow with (C)out an y (F)end.
As the (F)riv er runs (F)free ly, the (Bb)moun tain does (F)rise.
Let me (Am)touch with my (Dm)fin gers and (C7sus4)see with my (F)eyes.
In the (Bb)hearts of the chil dren, a (F)pure love still (C)grows,
like a (Bb)bright star in (F)heav en that (Bb)lights our way (F)home,
like the (Gm7)flow er
that (Csus4)shat
(C)the stone.
(F)Spar rows find (F)free dom be hold ing the (F)sun.
In the (Am)in
fi nite (Dm)beau ty we’re (C7sus4)all joined in (C)one.
I (F)reach out
be (F)fore me and (Bb)look to the (F)sky.
Did I (Bb)hear some one whis per?
Did (C)some thing pass (F)by?
As the (F)riv er runs (F)free ly, the (Bb)moun tain does (F)rise.
Let me (Am)touch with my (Dm)fin gers and (C7sus4)see with my (F)eyes.
In the (Bb)hearts of the chil dren, a (F)pure love still (C)grows,
like a (Bb)bright star in (F)heav en that (Bb)lights our way (F)home, like the (Gm7)flow er that (Csus4)shat (C)the stone.
Like a (Bb)bright star in (F)heav en that (Bb)lights our way (F)home, like the (Gm7)flow er that (Csus4)shat (C)the stone.
The Flower That Shattered The Stone by John Denver
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Flower That Shattered The Stone”
- What key is "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" in?
- "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" by John Denver is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- 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 available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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