Over The Hills And Far Away

by Led Zeppelin

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Lyrics

Hey (G)la dy,

(CN.C.)you got the love I need,

may be

more (D)than e nough.

Oh (G)dar lin’, darl lin’, dar lin’, walk a while with me.

(G)Oh,

you (D)got so much,

so much,

so (A)much.

(G)Man y have I loved, and (G)man y times been bit (D)ten.

(A)And (G)man y times I’ve gazed dered a (G)long the o pen (A)road.

(G)Man y times I’ve lied, and (G)man y times I’ve lis (D)tened.

(A)And (G)Man y times I’ve won dered how (G)much there is to (A)know.

(G)Mel low is the man who (G)knows what he’s been miss (D)ing.

(G)Man y, man y men thing can’t (G)see the o pen road.

(G)Man y is a word that (G)on ly leaves you guess (D)ing, (G)guess ing ’bout y a thing you (G)see the o pen road.

(G)real ly ought to know.

Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Over The Hills And Far Away by Led Zeppelin 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 G at 92 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 "Over The Hills And Far Away" 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 "Over The Hills And Far Away"?
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 "Over The Hills And Far Away" use?
Just 8 chords: A, Bb6, C, D, E, F#pow, G, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Led Zeppelin songs work for kids?
Try "KASHMIR", "THANK YOU", "STAIRWAY TO HEAVEN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.