Theme For An Imaginary Western

by Mountain

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Lyrics

When the wag ons

leave the (F#m)cit y

for the for est

and fur ther on,

paint ed wag ons

of the morn ing,

dust y (B)roads

where they have gone.

Some Some times times they (A)trav ’lin’

some through times the they dark (F#m)kept it.

ness

at the (B)sum mer

at their com in’ home,

fall en (A)fac es

by the way side

looked as if

(Bm7)they might have known.

Oh, the sun

was in their eyes

and the des

ert that’s dry

in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.

Oh, the danc ing

and the (F#m)sing ing,

oh the mu sic

and when they play.

Oh, the fire ons

that they saw there

on the (B)trail

with no re gret.

Some Some times times they (A)found it,

some through times the they dark (F#m)kept it.

ness

Of ten (B)lost it

at a long the way.

For each (A)oth er

to pos sess it,

some times right

(Bm7)in side of day.

Oh, the sun

was in their eyes

and the des

ert that’s dry

in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.

Oh, the danc (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.

Oh, the sun

was in their eyes,

and the de

sert that’s dry

in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.

Theme For An Imaginary Western by Mountain — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Theme For An Imaginary Western by Mountain 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 80 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 "Theme For An Imaginary Western" 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 "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
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.