Verse 1 Oh, say can you see, | G1 E1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | By the dawn's early light, | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 | What so proudly we hailed, | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | At the twilight's last gleaming? | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | Whose broad stripes and bright stars, | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | Through the perilous fight, | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 *1 | O'er the ramparts we watched, | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | Were so gallantly streaming? | A1 B1 C1^ *1 G1 E1 - C1 *1 | And the rocket's red glare! | E1^ E1^ *1 E1^ F1^ G1^ G1^ *1 | The bombs bursting in air! | F1^ E1^ D1^ E1^ F1^ *1 | Verse 2 Gave proof through the night | E1 E1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | That our flag was still there. | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 | Oh, say does that star-spangled banner yet wave | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | O'er the land of the free | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | And the home of the brave? | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | Verse 3 On the shore dimly seen through the mists of the deep, | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | Where the foe's haughty host in dread silence reposes, | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 | What is that which the breeze, o'er the towering steep, | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | As it fitfully blows, half conceals, half discloses? | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | Now it catches the gleam of the morning's first beam, | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | In full glory reflected now shines in the stream: | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 *1 | 'Tis the star-spangled banner, O long may it wave | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | O'er the land of the free | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | And the home of the brave? | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | Verse 4 Oh, thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand | G1 E1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | Between their loved home and the war's desolation. | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 | Blest with vict'ry and peace, may the Heav'n rescued land | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation! | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 | And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." | E1^ D1^ C1 E1 G1 C1 *1 | And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave | G1 G1 E1^ D1^ C1 B1 *1 | O'er the land of the free | A1 B1 C1^ C1^ G1 E1 - C1 *1 | And the home of the brave. | E1 G1 C1 E1 G1 C1 |
The Star Spangled Banner Piano Chords
The Star-Spangled Banner is a patriotic anthem with a memorable melody, ideal for beginner to intermediate pianists to practice rhythm and dynamics. Its simple yet powerful tune makes it a great choice for those looking to play a significant and recognizable piece.
How to Read These Piano Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play The Star Spangled Banner on Piano
Follow along as the keys are highlighted. When a note appears, the corresponding piano key is highlighted to show where to place your fingers. Click the Play button to get started.
C1
D1
E1
F1
G1
A1
B1
C2
D2
E2
F2
G2
A2
B2
C3
C#1
D#1
F#1
G#1
A#1
C#2
D#2
F#2
G#2
A#2