(Is This The Way To) Amarillo

by Tony Christie

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Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

When the day is dawn ing

on a Tex as Sun day morn ing, how I long to be there

with Ma rie who’s wait ing for me there.

Ev ’ry lone ly ci ty

where I hang my hat

ain’t as half as pret ty

as (Esus4)where my ba by’s at.

Is this the way to A mar il lo?

Ev ’ry night I’ve been hug ging my pil low, dream ing dreams of A ma ril lo and sweet Ma (E7)rie who waits for me.

Show me the way to A ma ril lo.

I’ve been weep ing like a wil low, cry ing ov er A ma ril lo and sweet Ma (E)rie who waits for me.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

And Ma rie who waits for me.

There’s a church bell ring ing,

hear the song of joy that it’s ing for the sweet Mar i a,

and the guy who’s com ing to see her.

Just be yond the high way,

there’s an o pen plain,

and it keeps me go ing

through (Esus4)the wind and by’s rain.

Is this the way to A mar il lo?

Ev ’ry night I’ve been hug ging my pil low, dream ing dreams of A ma ril lo and sweet Ma (E7)rie who waits for me.

Show me the way to A ma ril lo.

I’ve been weep ing like a wil low, cry ing ov er A ma ril lo and sweet Ma (E)rie who waits for me.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

And Ma rie who waits for me.

for me.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

And Ma rie who waits for me.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

Sha la la la la la la la.

And Ma rie who waits for me.

(Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo by Tony Christie 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 A at 136 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" 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 "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo"?
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.
How many chords does "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo" use?
Just 9 chords: A, Bb, C, D, E, E7, Eb, Esus4, +1 more. Take it one section at a time.