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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) — Piano Lead Sheet
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"(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 240 BPM.
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About “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)”
- Where are the chord symbols for "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" 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. "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" is in E.
- What key is "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" by Johnny Cash played in?
- (Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend) is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"?
- The arrangement plays at 240 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" 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 "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"?
- "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" 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. "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" is in the key of E at 240 BPM.
- What chords are in "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.