Ventura Highway

by America

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Lyrics

Chew ing on a piece of grass, walk ing down the road.

Tell me, how long you gon na stay here, Joe?

Some peo ple say

this town don’t look good in snow,

You don’t care,

I know.

Ven tu ra high way

in the sun

shine,

where the days are long er, the nights are strong er than moon

shine.

You’re gon na go,

I know.

’Cause the free wind is blow in’ through your hair, and the (Em7)days sur round your day light there.

Sea sons cry ing, no de spair, al li (Em7)ga tor liz ards in the air,

in the air.

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ly train,

Sor ry, boy, but I’ve been hit by pur

ple rain.

Aw, come on, Joe,

you can al ways change

your name.

Thanks a lot, son, just the (Dmaj7)same.

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Ventura Highway by America — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ventura Highway” by America 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 D at 120 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 "Ventura Highway" 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 "Ventura Highway"?
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.