Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

by Elton John
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Lyrics

When are you gon na come down, then?

I when are you going to land?

I ’ll should have a stayed on the farm, ka and should have to lis tened to my feet old man.

You know you can’t hold me for ev er,

I did n’t sign up with you.

found.

I’m not a pres ent for your friends got to o pen, this boy’s ing too young to be sing ing on the blues.

Ah,

ah.

So good bye yel low brick road

where the dogs of so ci et y howl.

You can’t plant me in your pent house,

I’m go ing back to my plough.

Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

hunt ing the horn y backed toad.

Oh, I’ve fin ’lly de cid ed my fu ture lies

be yond the yel low brick road.

Ah,

ah,

ah.

What do you think na you’ll do then?

I bet that’ll shoot down your plane.

It ’ll take you a cou ple of vod ka and ton ics to set you on your feet a gain.

You May be you’ll get a re place ment,

there’s plen ty like me to be found.

I’m Mon grels pres ent for who ain’t got a pen ny, this sniff ing for tid bits like you ing on the ground.

Ah,

ah.

So good bye yel low brick road

where the dogs of so ci et y howl.

You can’t plant me in your pent house,

I’m go ing back to my plough.

Back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

hunt ing the horn y backed toad.

Oh, I’ve fin ’lly de cid ed my fu ture lies

be yond the yel low brick road.

Ah,

ah,

ah.

ah.

Goodbye Yellow Brick Road — Simple Sheet Music

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"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 F, 116 BPM.

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

About “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" by Elton John played in?
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
"Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". 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 "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road". Key of F, 116 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.