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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Carefree Highway" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Carefree Highway"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Carefree Highway". Key of Bb, 120 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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