Down Yonder

· by Willie Nelson

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(C)Down

(G7)yon der some one (C)beck ons to me.

(F)Down (C7)yon der some one (F)reck ons on me.

I seem to see a (G7)race in (C)mem o (C#dim)ry

be tween the Natch ez (G7)and the (C)Rob ert E.

Lee.

(D7)Swan ee shore, I miss you more and more, ev ’ry (G7)day, my mam my land, you’re sim ply grand.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der when the (C)folks get the news,

(F)don’t

(C7)won der at the (F)hul la ba loos.

There’s (C)Dad dy and Mam my, there’s Eph raim and Sam my, (D7)wait in’ down yon der for (D#dim7)me.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der some one (C)beck ons to me.

(F)Down

(C7)yon der some one (F)reck ons on me.

I seem to see a (G7)race in (C)mem o (C#dim)ry

be tween the Natch ez (G7)and the (C)Rob ert E.

Lee.

(D7)Swan ee shore, I miss you more and more, ev ’ry (G7)day, my mam my land, you’re sim ply grand.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der when the (C)folks get the news,

(F)don’t

(C7)won der at the (F)hul la ba loos.

There’s (C)Dad dy and Mam my, there’s Eph raim and Sam my, (D7)wait in’ down yon der for (D#dim7)me.

(C)me.

Down Yonder by Willie Nelson — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Down Yonder” by Willie Nelson 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 200 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 "Down Yonder" 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 "Down Yonder"?: 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 Willie Nelson songs work for kids?: Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.