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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Green Pastures" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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€

Can I play "Green Pastures" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Green Pastures" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Green Pastures"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Green Pastures" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Green Pastures"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Green Pastures" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.