The Valley Road

· by Bruce Hornsby

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(A5)Some times I hall lead, they some were (D5)talk in’ in times a I fol low.

This Ev time ’ry bod I’ll y (G5)go no ticed where she she was wants me to (A5)go.

She (D5)said (A5)may be to day, may gone be to (D5)mor row,

go deep in the woods (G5)knew what they down were the low val ley (A5)road.

While (Esus)no one like was a look in’ on the (Asus2)old plan ta tion, he (F#m7)took her all the (Esus)way down the (Asus2)long val let ley road.

They (F#m7)sent her a way (Esus)hire, not (Asus2)noth too in’ real much ly lat er, and left him (Em7)walk in’ down the (Asus2)old val ley (A5)road.

Walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

Walk on, walk (D5)on,

walk on, walk a long.

(A5)Out in the hall lead, they some were (D5)talk in’ in times a I whis per.

This Ev time ’ry bod I’ll y (G5)go no ticed where she she was gone me a (A5)while.

She (D5)said (A5)Some bod y said she’s gone to her (D5)sis ter’s,

but ev ’ry bod y (G5)knew what they down were the talk in’ a (A5)bout.

While (Esus)no one like was a look in’ on the (Asus2)old plan ta tion, he (F#m7)showed her what they (Esus)do down the (Asus2)long val let ley road.

She (F#m7)came back a round (Esus)hire, like (Asus2)good too e nough much to hap pened, and left him (Em7)stand in’ on the (Asus2)old val ley (A5)road.

Walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

Walk on, walk (D5)on,

walk on, walk a long.

walk on, walk on, walk on the val ley (A5)road.

walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

The Valley Road by Bruce Hornsby — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Valley Road” by Bruce Hornsby 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 100 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 "The Valley Road" 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 "The Valley Road"?: 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 "The Valley Road" use?: Just 11 chords: Apow, Asus2, D, Dpow, Dsus2, Em7, Esus4, F#m7, +3 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bruce Hornsby songs work for kids?: Try "Mandolin Rain", "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.