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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "It's A Long Way To The Top" by AC/DC in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "It's A Long Way To The Top" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.