American Pie – Don McLean: piano chords
American Pie by Don McLean uses 4 chords in A major; difficulty on the piano: easy.
A major Difficulty: easy
Chords in the song
Chord sheet
Intro 1
F#m A E
Verse 1
F#m A E F#m A E
Chorus 1
F#m A E F#m A E
Verse 2
F#m A E F#m A E
Chorus 2
F#m A E F#m A E
Instrumental 1
F#m A E F#m A E
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Chorus 3
F#m A E F#m A E
Verse 3
F#m A E F#m A E
Outro 1
F#m A E D A E
Chords on the piano
Questions
Which chords does American Pie by Don McLean use?
Different chords: 4. They are all in the list under “Chords in the song”.
What key is American Pie by Don McLean in?
The chords fit A major. This is estimated from the chords, so the recording may be in another key.
How hard is American Pie to play on the piano?
Difficulty: easy. The rating counts the different chords (4), 7th and extended chords, and chords with another bass note.