Other arrangements of All The Way From Memphis
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Well, For got my six string ra zor,
hit the sky.
Half way to Mem (A)phis be fore I re a lized.
Well, I rang the (G)in for ma tion, my axe was cold.
They said she rides the train to O re oles.
(CN.C.)Now it’s a (A7)might y long way down the (D)dust y trail, and the (A7)sun burns hot ies on the (D)cold steel rails.
And I look like a bum and I crawl like a snail
all the way from Mem phis.
Well, I got to O re oles, know,
it a month.
And there my gui (A)tar, be fore e lec tric junk.
Well, Some spade said, (G)“Rock and roll ers, you’re all the same.”
Man, that’s your in stru ment, I felt a shamed.
(CN.C.)Now it’s a (A7)might y long way down the (D)rock and roll, through the (A7)Brad ford cit ies and the (D)O re oles.
And you look like a star but you’re still on the dole
all the way from Mem phis.
Yeah, it’s a (A7)might y long way down (D)rock and roll, from the (A7)Liv er pool docks ies to the (D)Hol ly wood Bowl.
And you climb up the moun tains and you fall down the holes
all the way from Mem Yeah, phis.
a (A7)might y long way down (D)rock and roll, as your (A7)name er gets hot ies so your (D)heart grows wood cold.
And you got to stay young, man, you real can er be old
all the way from Mem Yeah, it’s a all the way from Mem phis.
All The Way From Memphis — Simple Sheet Music
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"All The Way From Memphis" 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 D, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “All The Way From Memphis”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "All The Way From Memphis"?
- 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 "All The Way From Memphis" by Mot The Hoople played in?
- All The Way From Memphis is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "All The Way From Memphis"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "All The Way From Memphis" 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 "All The Way From Memphis"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "All The Way From Memphis"?
- "All The Way From Memphis" was originally performed by Mot The Hoople. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "All The Way From Memphis"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, A7, Bm, C, D, Em7, G, G#m7.
- 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 "All The Way From Memphis". Key of D, 140 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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