What key is "You're A Grand Old Flag" in?

"You're A Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "You're A Grand Old Flag" 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag" 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag" on piano?

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

What other songs by George M. Cohan can I play here?

Try "YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG", "Give My Regards To Broadway", "Harrigan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

You’re a grand old flag.

You’re a high fly ing flag and for ev er in peace may you (C7)wave.

You’re the em blem of the (F)land (A7)I (Dm)love, the (G7)home of the free and the (C7)brave.

Ev ’ry (F)heart beats true ’neath the Red, White, and Blue, where there’s (D7)nev er a boast or (Gm)brag.

(C7)But should (F)auld ac quain tance (C7)be for got, keep your (G7)eye on the (Bbm)grand (C7)old (F)flag.

You’re a grand old flag.

You’re a high fly ing flag and for ev er in peace may you (C7)wave.

You’re the em blem of the (F)land (A7)I (Dm)love, the (G7)home of the free and the (C7)brave.

Ev ’ry (F)heart beats true ’neath the Red, White, and Blue, where there’s (D7)nev er a boast or (Gm)brag.

(C7)But should (F)auld ac quain tance (C7)be for got, keep your (G7)eye on the (Bbm)grand (C7)old (F)flag.

You’re a (F)flag.

You're A Grand Old Flag by George M. Cohan

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “You're A Grand Old Flag”

What key is "You're A Grand Old Flag" in?: "You're A Grand Old Flag" by George M. Cohan is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "You're A Grand Old Flag" 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag" 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 "You're A Grand Old Flag" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by George M. Cohan can I play here?: Try "YOU'RE A GRAND OLD FLAG", "Give My Regards To Broadway", "Harrigan". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.