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On the (Dm)first part of the jour ney I was (Dm)look ing at all the life.
There were (Dm)plants and birds and rocks and things, there were (Dm)sand and hills and rings.
The (Dm)first cean thing I met ert was a (C)fly with a buzz and the (Dm)sky fect dis with no clouds.
Un der The (Dm)heat was hot and the (C)ground made was dry, but the (Dm)air mans was full of sound.
You see I’ve (Dm)been through the des ert on a (C)horse with no name.
It felt (Dm)good to be out of the (C)rain.
In the (Dm)des ert you can’t re (C)mem ber your name ’cause there (Dm)ain’t no one for to (C)give you no pain.
(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.
(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.
Af ter (Dm)two days in the (C)des ert sun my (Dm)skin be gan to turn (C)red.
Af ter (Dm)three days in the (C)des ert sun I was (Dm)look ing at the riv er bed.
And the (Dm)sto ry it told of a (C)riv er that flowed made me (Dm)sad to think it was (C)dead.
You see, I’ve (Dm)been through the des ert on a (C)horse with no name.
It felt (Dm)good to be out of the (C)rain.
In the (Dm)des ert you can’t re (C)mem ber your name ’cause there (Dm)ain’t no one for to (C)give you no pain.
(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.
(Dm)La la la (Em)la la la la la la (Dm)la la la.
Af ter (C)give you no pain.
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A Horse With No Name — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "A Horse With No Name" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “A Horse With No Name”
- Can I play "A Horse With No Name" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "A Horse With No Name" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "A Horse With No Name" by America played in?
- A Horse With No Name is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Horse With No Name"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Horse With No Name" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Horse With No Name"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Horse With No Name"?
- "A Horse With No Name" was originally performed by America. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by America can I play here?
- Try "VENTURA HIGHWAY", "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "A Horse With No Name"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "A Horse With No Name" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "A Horse With No Name"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "A Horse With No Name" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.