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Rid in’ down the high way,
go in’ to a show,
stop in all in’ the by ways,
play in’ rock ’n’ roll.
Get tin’ robbed,
get tin’ stoned,
get tin’ beat up, bro ken bones.
Get tin’ had,
get tin’ took,
I tell you, folks, it’s hard er than it looks.
It’s a long way to the (Ab)top if you (Eb)wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
It’s a long way to the (Ab)top if you (Eb)wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
If you think it’s eas y do in’ one night stands,
try play in’ in a rock ’n’ roll band.
It’s a (Ab)long way to the (Eb)top if you wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
It’s a (Ab)long way to the (Eb)top if you wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
It’s a (Ab)long way to the (Eb)top if you wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
It’s a (Ab)long way to the (Eb)top if you wan na rock ’n’ (Bb5)roll.
Well, it’s a long way,
it’s a long way,
it’s a long way,
it’s a long way.
It's A Long Way To The Top — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"It's A Long Way To The Top" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “It's A Long Way To The Top”
- Why does "It's A Long Way To The Top" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — 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 "It's A Long Way To The Top".
- What key is "It's A Long Way To The Top" by AC/DC played in?
- It's A Long Way To The Top is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "It's A Long Way To The Top" 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 "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- "It's A Long Way To The Top" was originally performed by AC/DC. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Bbpow, Eb. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by AC/DC can I play here?
- Try "THUNDERSTRUCK", "BACK IN BLACK", "DIRTY DEEDS DONE DIRT CHEAP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- 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 — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "It's A Long Way To The Top".
- Can I see all the notes in "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- 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 Bb at 130 BPM.