The Flower That Shattered The Stone

by John Denver
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Lyrics

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€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" by John Denver: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.

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

About β€œThe Flower That Shattered The Stone”

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.
Can I download sheet music for "The Flower That Shattered The Stone"?
Yes β€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" with lyrics?
Yes β€” this is a free karaoke slide for "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" by John Denver. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does β€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) β€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The Flower That Shattered The Stone" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes β€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.