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“Oh, bur y me (G6)not
on the lone prai rie;”
these the words came (Am)low
and so mourn ful (G6)ly
from the pal lid lips
of a youth who lay
on his dy ing (Am)bed
at the close of (G6)day.
“Oh, bur y me (G6)not
on the lone prai rie,
where we coy otes (Am)howl
and the wind blows (G6)free,
in a nar row grave
just a six by three.
Oh, bur y me (Am)not
on the lone prai (G6)rie.
Oh, bur y me (CN.C.)Yes, we bur ied him (C6)there
on the lone prai rie,
where the owl all (Dm)night
hoots mourn ful (C6)ly,
and the bliz zard beats
and the wind blows free
o’er his lone ly (Dm)grave
on the lone prai (C6)rie,
o’er his lone ly (Dm)grave
on the lone prai (C6)rie.
Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie — Simple Sheet Music
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"Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie" 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 G, 104 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 “Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie"?
- 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 "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie" by E.H. Chapin played in?
- Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie" 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 "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie"?
- "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie" was originally performed by E.H. Chapin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 "Bury Me Not On The Lone Prairie". Key of G, 104 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.