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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) — Simple Sheet Music
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"(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 240 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "(Ghost) Riders In The Sky (A Cowboy Legend)". Key of E, 240 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.