Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

What key is "This Is My Country" by Tennessee Ernie Ford played in?

This Is My Country 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 "This Is My Country"?

The arrangement plays at 144 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "This Is My Country" easy to play on piano?

This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.

Can I download sheet music for "This Is My Country"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "This Is My Country"?

"This Is My Country" was originally performed by Tennessee Ernie Ford. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Tennessee Ernie Ford can I play here?

Try "Sixteen Tons", "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett", "The Ballad Of Davy Crockett". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is there a karaoke version of "This Is My Country" with lyrics?

Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "This Is My Country" by Tennessee Ernie Ford. 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 — 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 "This Is My Country" 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) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.

Can I slow "This Is My Country" down to learn the words and chords?

Yes — 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.