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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Down Yonder" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Down Yonder" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Down Yonder" is in C.
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.
Does "Down Yonder" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Down Yonder" is in the key of C at 200 BPM.
What chords are in "Down Yonder"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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