Boulder To Birmingham

by Emmylou Harris
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Boulder To Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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”

What key is "Boulder To Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris played in?
Boulder To Birmingham is arranged in the key of Bb 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 there a karaoke version of "Boulder To Birmingham" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Boulder To Birmingham" by Emmylou Harris. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Boulder To Birmingham" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Boulder To Birmingham" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.