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 โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Green Pastures" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 155 BPM.

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

About โ€œGreen Pasturesโ€

Why does "Green Pastures" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Green Pastures".
What key is "Green Pastures" by Emmylou Harris played in?
Green Pastures is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Green Pastures"?
The arrangement plays at 155 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Green Pastures" 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 "Green Pastures"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Green Pastures"?
"Green Pastures" was originally performed by Emmylou Harris. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Green Pastures"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: B, E, F#. Only a handful of chords โ€” beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Green Pastures"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Green Pastures".
Can I see all the notes in "Green Pastures"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 155 BPM.