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John Henry | Easy/Intermediate Piano Sheet Music
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Pages: 2
This arrangement of John Henry pairs the traditional folk song with Copland-style harmonies, making it both accessible for young pianists and full of colorful harmonies and lively rhythms. Permission granted for instruction, public performance, or just for fun.
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John Henry is one of America’s most enduring folk songs, telling the story of a steel-driving man who raced against a steam drill to prove the strength of the human spirit over machine. Rooted in 19th-century work songs, it celebrates grit, perseverance, and sacrifice in the face of change. Passed down through generations, this ballad has been performed in countless styles—from blues to bluegrass—cementing its place as a timeless anthem of resilience.