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I (Bb)left my home in Nor folk, Vir gin ia; Cal i for nia on my (Eb)mind.
I (F7)strad dled that Grey hound and rode him in to Ral eigh and on a cross Car o line.
We stopped at Char lotte; we by passed Rock Hill; we nev er was a min ute late.
We was (F7)nine ty miles out of At lan ta by sun down, roll in’ out of Geor gia state.
We had mo tor trou ble that turned in to a strug gle, half way a cross Al a bam.
And that (F7)’hound broke down and left us all strand ed in down town Bir ming ham.
(Bb)left my home in Nor folk, Vir gin ia; Cal i for nia on my (Eb)mind.
I (F7)strad dled that Grey hound and rode him in to Ral eigh and on a cross Car o line.
We stopped at Char lotte; we by passed Rock Hill; we nev er was a min ute late.
We was (F7)nine ty miles out of At lan ta by sun down, roll in’ out of Geor gia state.
We had mo tor trou ble that turned in to a strug gle, half way a cross Al a bam.
And that (F7)’hound broke down and left us all strand ed in down town Bir ming ham.
The Promised Land — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Promised Land" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Eb, 120 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 Promised Land”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Promised Land"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "The Promised Land" by Elvis Presley played in?
- The Promised Land is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Promised Land"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Promised Land" 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 Promised Land"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Promised Land"?
- "The Promised Land" was originally performed by Elvis Presley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Promised Land"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, Bb6, Eb, F7, Fdim.
- What other songs by Elvis Presley can I play here?
- Try "C'MON EVERYBODY", "A LITTLE LESS CONVERSATION", "BURNING LOVE". 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Promised Land". Key of Eb, 120 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 — 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.