A Horse With No Name

· by America

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A Horse With No Name

Lyrics

On the (Dm)first part of the jour horse ney free I was (Dm)look ing at all the life.

There were (Dm)plants and birds and rocks and things, there were (Dm)sand and hills and rings.

The (Dm)first thing I met was a fly with a buzz and the (Dm)sky fect dis with no clouds.

Un The (Dm)heat was hot and the ground made was dry, but the (Dm)air was full of sound.

You see I’ve (Dm)been through the des ert on a horse with no name.

It felt (Dm)good to be out of the rain.

In the (Dm)des ert you can’t re mem ber your name ’cause there (Dm)ain’t no one for to give you no pain.

(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

Af ter (Dm)two days in the des ert sun my (Dm)skin be gan to turn red.

Af ter (Dm)three days in the des ert sun I was (Dm)look ing at the riv er bed.

And the (Dm)sto ry it told of a riv er that flowed made me (Dm)sad to think it was dead.

You see, I’ve (Dm)been through the des ert on a horse with no name.

It felt (Dm)good to be out of the rain.

In the (Dm)des ert you can’t re mem ber your name ’cause there (Dm)ain’t no one for to give you no pain.

(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

Af ter (C)give you no pain.

(Dm)La la la (Cmaj7)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

(Dm)La la la (Cmaj7)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.

A Horse With No Name by America — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Horse With No Name” by America in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 130 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Horse With No Name" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Horse With No Name"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other America songs work for kids?: Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.