The Flower That Shattered The Stone

by John Denver
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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 β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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Can I play "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" by John Denver played in?
The Flower That Shattered The Stone is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Flower That Shattered The Stone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" easy to play on piano?
Yes β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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Who composed "The Flower That Shattered The Stone"?
"The Flower That Shattered The Stone" 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 a complete beginner play "The Flower That Shattered The Stone"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Flower That Shattered The Stone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.