What key is "Highway Song" in?

"Highway Song" by Blackfoot is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Highway Song" 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 "Highway Song" 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 "Highway Song"?

This arrangement of "Highway Song" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, +5 more.

How long does it take to learn "Highway Song" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

Lyrics

Well, an oth er day

an oth er dol (C)lar,

(Em)af ter I’ve sang and (C)hol lered.

Oh, it’s my way of liv ing, and I can’t change a thing.

An oth er town is draw ing near.

Oh, (Em)ba by, I wish you were here.

The on ly way I can see (D)you, dar ling, is in my dreams.

It’s a high way (Am7)song.

You sing it (D)on and on,

on and on.

Well, the (Em)hurt you leave be hind

is the (Em)hurt that’s on your (C)mind.

Oh, and last night sure took its toll on (Em)me.

Well, the (Em)cit y lights fly by (C)me,

as I (Em)lay my bod y in my bed,

oh, and dreams of you dance through my head.

It’s a high way (Am7)song.

You sing it (D)on and on,

on and on.

High way (C)song

is as (D)lone ly

as the road I’m on.

(Em)Ah.

(C)Ah.

Yes, those (Em)big wheels are read y to roll;

we’ve been (Em)flyin’ high and slow.

Lord, and all this mad (D)ness ain’t as cra zy as it (Em7)seems.

Ev ’ry where, they stop and stare.

I’m just a (Em)strang er on this road.

Oh, I stand a lone on ly in my dreams.

High way (Am7)song.

You sing it (D)on and on,

on and on.

High way (Cmaj7)song

is as (D)lone ly

as the road I’m on.

(Em)Well, high way (Am7)song.

You sing it (D)on and on,

on and on.

High way (Cmaj7)song

is as (D)lone ly

as the road I’m on.

(Em)Well, high way as the road I’m on,

(C)on,

(D)on.

(D)Ooh, ooh.

Highway Song by Blackfoot

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Highway Song”

What key is "Highway Song" in?: "Highway Song" by Blackfoot is in the key of G with a tempo of 136 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Highway Song" 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 "Highway Song" 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 "Highway Song"?: This arrangement of "Highway Song" uses 13 chords: Am, Am7, Am9, B7, Bm, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, +5 more.
How long does it take to learn "Highway Song" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.