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On the (Em)first part of I the jour ney free I was (Em)look ing at all the life.
There were (Em)plants and birds and rocks and things, there were (Em)sand and hills and rings.
The (Em)first cean thing I met ert was a (D6/9)fly with a buzz and the (Em)sky fect dis guise with no clouds.
Un der The (Em)heat ies was hot and the (D6/9)ground made was dry, but the (Em)air mans was full of sound.
You see, I’ve (Em9)been through the des ert on a (Dmaj9)horse with no name.
It felt (Em9)good to be out of the (Dmaj9)rain.
In the (Em9)des ert you can re (Dmaj9)mem ber your name ’cause there (Em9)ain’t no one for to (Dmaj9)give you no pain.
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Af ter (Em)two days in the (D6/9)des ert sun, my (Em)skin be gan to turn (D6/9)red.
Af ter (Em)three days in the (D6/9)des ert fun, I was (Em)look ing at a riv er bed.
And the (Em)sto ry is told of a (D6/9)riv er that flowed; made me (Em)sad to think it was (D6/9)dead.
You see, I’ve (Em9)been through the des ert on a (Dmaj9)horse with no name.
It felt (Em9)good to be out of the (Dmaj9)rain.
In the (Em9)des ert you can re (Dmaj9)mem ber your name ’cause there (Em9)ain’t no one for to (Dmaj9)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 B, 132 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with extended chord voicings — you're working with D6, Dmaj9, Em, and Em9, which means your right hand needs to land cleanly on those added color tones (the 6ths and 9ths) without hesitation.
The good news is the song essentially rocks between two chord families, so once you nail each shape, transitions become predictable.
Your left hand handles an octave bass pattern at 132 BPM, which is brisk enough that you'll want to start around 90 BPM and build up gradually — rushing the tempo before your octave reach feels relaxed is where most stumbles happen.
Practice hands separately first: lock in the left-hand octaves until they're automatic, then layer in the right-hand voicings.
Watch the shift from Em9 to D6 especially; that's where fingers tend to fumble because both shapes sit close together.
Keep your wrist loose and use a light pedal to sustain the peaceful mood without muddying those extended harmonics.
This is the piece that'll make jazz-flavored voicings feel like second nature in your hands.
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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 B 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Horse With No Name" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "A Horse With No Name"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: D6, Dmaj9, Em, Em9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 B, 132 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.
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