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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "It's A Long Way To The Top" by AC/DC in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "It's A Long Way To The Top" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "It's A Long Way To The Top" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 130 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- 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 "It's A Long Way To The Top" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "It's A Long Way To The Top"?
- 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. "It's A Long Way To The Top" is in the key of Bb at 130 BPM.