What key is "The Star Spangled Banner" in?

"The Star Spangled Banner" by John Stafford Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Star Spangled Banner" 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 Star Spangled Banner" 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 Star Spangled Banner" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

O say, can you (B7)see, by the (Em)dawn’s ear (A7)ly (D)light, What so (G)proud ly we (D)hailed at the (G)twi light’s last gleam ing, Whose broad stripes and bright (B7)stars, through the (Em)per i (A7)lous (D)fight, O’er the (G)ram parts we (D)watched, were so (G)gal lant ly stream ing?

And the rock ets’ red glare, the bombs (D7)burst ing in air, Gave (G)proof through the (D)night that our (G)flag (Em)was (A7)still (D)there.

O (G)say, does that (C)star span (E7)gled (Am)ban ner yet (G)wave O’er the (G)land of the free (Cm)and the (G)home of (D7)the (G)brave?

The Star Spangled Banner by John Stafford Smith

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Star Spangled Banner”

What key is "The Star Spangled Banner" in?: "The Star Spangled Banner" by John Stafford Smith is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Star Spangled Banner" 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 Star Spangled Banner" 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 Star Spangled Banner" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.