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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Green Pastures" by Emmylou Harris in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Green Pastures" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Green Pastures" with hands-separate practice in B at 155 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Green Pastures"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Green Pastures" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Green Pastures"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Green Pastures" is in the key of B at 155 BPM.