Boulder To Birmingham

by Emmylou Harris
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I don’t wan na hear a (Bb)love song.

I got on this air plane just to fly.

And I (F)know there’s life be low me.

But all that it can show me is the prai rie and the sky.

And I don’t wan na hear a sad (Bb)sto ry

and the hard est part full of heart ache and de (Bb)sire.

I’ve The last (F)time I felt like this,

it was in the wil der ness

and the can yon was on fire.

and And (Gm)I stood on the moun tain

in the night and I watched it burn.

I watched it burn,

I watched you know it I (Bb)burn.

I would rock my

soul

in the bos om of A bra ham.

I would hold my life

in his sav ing (Bb)grace.

I would walk all

the way

from Boul der to (Bb)Birm ing ham

if I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Well, you real ly got

me (Bb)this time,

and the hard est part full is know ing I’ll sur (Bb)vive.

I’ve come to (F)lis ten for the sound

of the trucks as they move down

on the Nine ty five on fire.

and pre (Gm)tend that it’s the o cean

com in’ down to wash watched me clean,

to wash me clean.

by, do you know it I (Bb)mean?

I would rock my

soul

in the bos om of A bra ham.

I would hold my life

in his sav ing (Bb)grace.

I would walk all

the way

from Boul der to (Bb)Birm ing ham

if I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Well, you real ly got

me If I thought I could (F)see,

I could see

your face.

Boulder To Birmingham — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Boulder To Birmingham" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Boulder To Birmingham

Why does "Boulder To Birmingham" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Boulder To Birmingham".
What key is "Boulder To Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris played in?
Boulder To Birmingham is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Boulder To Birmingham"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Boulder To Birmingham" 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 "Boulder To Birmingham"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Boulder To Birmingham"?
"Boulder To Birmingham" was originally performed by Emmylou Harris. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Boulder To Birmingham"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Eb, F, Gm.
What other songs by Emmylou Harris can I play here?
Try "BORN TO RUN", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD", "ORPHAN GIRL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Boulder To Birmingham"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Boulder To Birmingham".
Can I see all the notes in "Boulder To Birmingham"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.

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