Lyrics
(G)Down in the val
ley,
val ley so (D)low,
late in the (D7)eve
ning
hear the train (G)blow.
Hear that train blow
ing,
hear that train (D)blow;
hang your head (D7)o
ver
hear that train (G)blow.
Ros es love sun
shine,
vi ’lets love (D)dew,
an gels in (D7)heav
en
know I love (G)you.
Know I love you,
dear,
know I love (D)you.
An gels in (D7)heav
en
know I love (G)you.
Write me a (G)jail.
Down In The Valley by Traditional American Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Down In The Valley”
- What key is "Down In The Valley" in?
- "Down In The Valley" by Traditional American Folksong is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: very_beginner.
- Is "Down In The Valley" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated very_beginner. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Down In The Valley" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Down In The Valley" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Traditional American Folksong can I play here?
- Try "Down In The Valley", "Down In The Valley", "Turkey In The Straw". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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