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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "It's A Long Way To The Top" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "It's A Long Way To The Top" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 "It's A Long Way To The Top" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "It's A Long Way To The Top" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "It's A Long Way To The Top" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.