You're A Grand Old Flag

by George M. Cohan
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There’s a (G)feel ing comes (Edim)a (D7)steal ing, and it (G)sets my brain (Edim)a (D7)reel ing, When I’m (G)lis t’ning to the mu sic of a (A7)mil i tar y (D7)band; An y (G)tune like “Yan (Edim)kee (D7)Doo dle” sim ply (G)sets me off (Edim)my (D7)noo dle, (B7)It’s that (E7)pa tri (Am)ot ic (E7)some thing (Am)that no (A7)one can (D7)un der (G)stand.

(G)“Way down south, in the land of cot ton,” (E7)Mel

o dy un (A7)tir ing; Ain’t (D7)that in (G)spir ing?

Hur rah!

Hur rah!

(G7)We’ll (C)join the ju bi (G)lee, And (D7)that’s go ing some, for the (G)Yan kees, by gum!

(E7)Red, (G#m)White (E7)and Blue, (Am)I (Adim)am (Am)for you; (A7)Hon est, you’re a grand (Eb7)old (D7)flag!

You’re a (G)grand (C)old (G)flag, (D7)you’re a (G)high fly (Bm)ing (G)flag; (D7)And for (G)ev (D7)er, in (G)peace, (Ddim)may you (D7)wave;

You’re (Am7)the (D7)em (Am7)blem (D7)of the (G)land (B7)I (Em)love, (Em7)The (A7)home of the free and the (D7)brave.

Ev ’ry (G)heart (C)beats (G)true, (D7)un der (G)Red, White (Bm)and (G)Blue; (Bm)Where (G7)there’s (E7)nev er a boast or (Am)brag;

(D7)But, should (G)auld (D7)ac (G)quain tance (D7)be (Ddim)for (D7)got, Keep your (A7)eye on the (C)grand (D7)old (G)flag.

(D7)You’re a (G)grand (C)old (G)flag, (D7)you’re a (G)high fly (Bm)ing (G)flag; (D7)And for (G)ev (D7)er, in (G)peace, (Ddim)may you (D7)wave;

You’re (Am7)the (D7)em (Am7)blem (D7)of the (G)land (B7)I (Em)love, (Em7)The (A7)home of the free and the (D7)brave.

Ev ’ry (G)heart (C)beats (G)true, (D7)un der (G)Red, White (Bm)and (G)Blue; (Bm)Where (G7)there’s (E7)nev er a boast or (Am)brag;

(D7)But, should (G)auld (D7)ac (G)quain tance (D7)be (Ddim)for (D7)got, Keep your (A7)eye on the (C)grand (D7)old (G)flag.

(D7)You’re a (G)flag.

You're A Grand Old Flag — Piano Lead Sheet

"You're A Grand Old Flag" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “You're A Grand Old Flag

Where are the chord symbols for "You're A Grand Old Flag" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "You're A Grand Old Flag" is in G.
What key is "You're A Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan played in?
You're A Grand Old Flag is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "You're A Grand Old Flag" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
"You're A Grand Old Flag" was originally performed by George M. Cohan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
This arrangement uses 24 chords: A7, Adim, Am, Am7, B7, Bb, Bm, C, +16 more.
What other songs by George M. Cohan can I play here?
Try "Give My Regards To Broadway", "Harrigan", "Yankee Doodle Boy". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "You're A Grand Old Flag" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "You're A Grand Old Flag" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "You're A Grand Old Flag"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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