Down Yonder

by Willie Nelson
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Lyrics

(C)Down

(G7)yon der some one (C)beck ons to me.

(F)Down (C7)yon der some one (F)reck ons on me.

I seem to see a (G7)race in (C)mem o (C#dim)ry

be tween the Natch ez (G7)and the (C)Rob ert E.

Lee.

(D7)Swan ee shore, I miss you more and more, ev ’ry (G7)day, my mam my land, you’re sim ply grand.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der when the (C)folks get the news,

(F)don’t

(C7)won der at the (F)hul la ba loos.

There’s (C)Dad dy and Mam my, there’s Eph raim and Sam my, (D7)wait in’ down yon der for (D#dim7)me.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der some one (C)beck ons to me.

(F)Down

(C7)yon der some one (F)reck ons on me.

I seem to see a (G7)race in (C)mem o (C#dim)ry

be tween the Natch ez (G7)and the (C)Rob ert E.

Lee.

(D7)Swan ee shore, I miss you more and more, ev ’ry (G7)day, my mam my land, you’re sim ply grand.

(C)Down

(G7)yon der when the (C)folks get the news,

(F)don’t

(C7)won der at the (F)hul la ba loos.

There’s (C)Dad dy and Mam my, there’s Eph raim and Sam my, (D7)wait in’ down yon der for (D#dim7)me.

(C)me.

Down Yonder — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Down Yonder" by Willie Nelson: 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 C, 200 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Down Yonder”

What key is "Down Yonder" by Willie Nelson played in?
Down Yonder is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Down Yonder"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down Yonder" 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 "Down Yonder"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down Yonder"?
"Down Yonder" was originally performed by Willie Nelson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Willie Nelson can I play here?
Try "ON THE ROAD AGAIN", "HARBOR LIGHTS", "HE WAS A FRIEND OF MINE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Down Yonder" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Down Yonder" by Willie Nelson. 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 "Down Yonder" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Down Yonder" 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.