Goodbye Yellow Brick Road

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(Gm)When are you (Bb)gon na come (C)down?

then?

I (F)When are you (F)going to land?

It I (Eb)should have a stayed on the farm.

ka and I should have to (F)lis tened to my feet old man.

You (Gm7)know you can’t hold me for ev er.

I (F)did n’t sign up with you.

(Bb)found,

I’m (Eb)not a pres ent for your (C)friends got to o pen.

This (F)boy’s ing too young to be sing ing on the (Bbm)blues.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci e ty howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house.

I’m (C)go ing back to my (F)plough,

(Dm)back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the horn y backed (Db)toad.

Oh, (Eb)I’ve fi n’lly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

(Gm)What do you (Bb)think na you’ll (C)do then?

I (F)bet that’ll shoot (F)down your plane.

It I (Eb)should have a stayed ple of vod ka and I should have to (F)set you on your feet a gain.

You (Gm7)May be you’ll get a re place ment.

There’s (F)plen ty like me to be (Bb)found,

I’m (Eb)mon grels pres ent for who (C)ain’t got a pen ny, This (F)sniff ing for tid bits like you ing on the (Bbm)ground.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)Ah.

So (F)good bye yel low brick (A7)road,

where the (Bb)dogs of so ci e ty howl.

You (D7)can’t plant me in your pent house.

I’m (C)go ing back to my (F)plough,

(Dm)back to the howl ing old owl in the woods,

(Bb)hunt ing the horn y backed (Db)toad.

Oh, (Eb)I’ve fi n’lly de cid ed my (Dm)fu ture lies

be (Bb)yond the (Bb)yel (C)low brick (Bbm)road.

(Ab)Ah.

(Bbm)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 Bb, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Bb 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 chords are used in "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"?
This arrangement uses 15 chords: A, A7, Ab, Bb, Bbm, C, D7, Db, +7 more.
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 Bb, 120 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.

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