Other arrangements of Carefree Highway
Pick a learning view.
(F)Pick in’ up the (C)piec es of my (A)sweet, shat tered (Dm)dream,
I (Bb)won der how the (F)old folks are to (Csus)night.
Her the (F)name was Ann, and (C)I’ll be damned if (A)I re call her (Dm)face.
from with (Bb)She left me not (C)know in’ what to (F)do.
Care free (Eb)high way,
I let me (C)slip a way on (F)you.
Care free (Eb)high way,
you seen (C)bet ter days.
The (Dm)morn in’ af ter (C)blues,
from my (Bb)head down (F)to my (Gsus)shoes.
Care free (Eb)high way,
let me (Csus)slip a way,
slip a way on (F)you.
(F)Turn in’ back the (C)pag es to the (A)times I love (Dm)best,
I (Bb)won der if she’ll (F)ev er do the (Csus)same.
Her I (F)thing that I call (C)liv in’ is just (A)be in’ sat is (Dm)fied
from the (Bb)know in’ I got (C)no one left to (F)blame.
Care free (Eb)high way,
I got to (C)see you, my old (F)flame.
Care free (Eb)high way,
you seen (C)bet ter days.
The (Dm)morn in’ af ter (C)blues,
from my (Bb)head down (F)to my (Gsus)shoes.
Care free (Eb)high way,
let me (Csus)slip a way,
slip a way on (F)you.
(F)you.
Let me (C)slip a way on (F)you.
Care free (F)you.
(F)you.
Carefree Highway — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Carefree Highway" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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.
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About “Carefree Highway”
- Can I play "Carefree Highway" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Carefree Highway" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Carefree Highway" by Gordon Lightfoot played in?
- Carefree Highway 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 "Carefree Highway"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Carefree Highway" 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 "Carefree Highway"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Carefree Highway"?
- "Carefree Highway" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Carefree Highway"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Bb, C, Csus4, Dm, Eb, F, G7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Gordon Lightfoot can I play here?
- Try "SUNDOWN", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Song For A Winter's Night". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Carefree Highway"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Carefree Highway" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Carefree Highway"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Carefree Highway" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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