Green Pastures

by Emmylou Harris
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Lyrics

Trou bles and (B)tri (F#)als (B)of ten be (E)tray those on in the (B)wea ry bod y to (F#)stray.

But we shall (B)walk (F#)be (B)side the still (E)wa ters with the Good (B)Shep herd (F#)lead ing the (B)way.

Those who have (B)strayed (F#)were (B)sought by the (E)Mas ter, He who once (B)gave His life for the (F#)sheep.

Out on the (B)moun (F#)tain (B)still He is (E)search ing, bring ing them (B)in for (F#)ev er to (B)keep.

Those who have Go ing up home (F#)to (B)live in green (E)pas tures, where we shall (B)live and die nev er (F#)more.

E ven the (B)Lord (F#)will (B)be in that (E)num ber when we shall (B)reach that (F#)heav en ly (B)shore.

We will not (B)shore.

Green Pastures by Emmylou Harris

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 155 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Green Pastures”

What key is "Green Pastures" in?
"Green Pastures" by Emmylou Harris is in the key of B with a tempo of 155 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Green Pastures" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Green Pastures" 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.
What chords are used in "Green Pastures"?
This arrangement of "Green Pastures" uses 3 chords: B, E, F#. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Green Pastures" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Emmylou Harris can I play here?
Try "BORN TO RUN", "BOULDER TO BIRMINGHAM", "A LOVE THAT WILL NEVER GROW OLD". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.