An old cow poke went rid ing out one (G)dark and wind y day,
up (Em)on a ridge he rest ed as he went a long his way,
when all at once a (C)might y herd of (Em6)red eyed cows he (Em7)saw, for a (C)plough in’ through the rag ged skies
and and (Em)up a cloud y draw.
Yi pi yi ay,
Yi pi yi o,
the (C)ghost herd ers (Am)in
the (Em)sky.
Their brands were still on fire ing and their (G)hooves were made of steel.
Their (Em)horns were black and shin y and their hot breath he could feel,
a bolt of fear went (C)through him as they (Em6)thun dered through the (Em7)sky, for he (C)saw the rid ers com in’ hard
and he (Em)heard their mourn ful cry.
Yi pi yi ay,
Yi pi yi o,
the (C)ghost rid ers (Am)in
the (Em)sky.
Their (C)ghost herd (Am)in
the (Em)sky.
(C)Ghost rid ers (Am)in
the (Em)sky.
(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend) by Johnny Cash
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)”
- What key is "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" in?
- "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" by Johnny Cash is in the key of E with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" 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 "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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