Other arrangements of A Horse With No Name
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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.
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Af ter (C)give you no pain.
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A Horse With No Name — Simple Sheet Music
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"A Horse With No Name" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "A Horse With No Name"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "A Horse With No Name". Key of C, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.