My Rifle, My Pony And Me

by Dimitri Tiomkin
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The sun is (Ab)sink ing (Eb)in the (Gm)West.

The (F7sus)cat tle go (F7)down to the (Bb7sus)stream.

(Bb7)The (Eb)red wing (Ab)set tles (Eb)in the (Gm)nest.

It’s (Fm7)time for a (Abmaj7)cow boy to (Eb)dream.

Pur ple (Eb)light

in the (Ab)can yons,

that’s where (Eb)I

(Eb7)long to (Ab)be

with my (Eb)three

good com (Ab)pan ions,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

Gon na (Eb)hang

my som (Ab)bre ro

on the (Eb)limb

(Eb7)of a (Ab)tree.

(Gm)Com in’ (Cm)home,

(Eb)sweet heart (Ab)dar lin’,

(Bb7)just (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)just my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)will

in the (Ab)wil low

sings a (Eb)sweet

(Eb7)mel o (Ab)dy.

Rid in’ (Eb)to

Am a (Ab)ril lo,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

No more (Eb)cows

to be (Ab)rop in’,

no more (Eb)strays

(Eb7)will I (Ab)see.

(Gm)’Round the (Cm)bend

(Eb)she’ll be (Ab)wait in’

(Bb7)for (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)for my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)me.

My Rifle, My Pony And Me — Simple Sheet Music

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"My Rifle, My Pony And Me" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Ab, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “My Rifle, My Pony And Me

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" by Dimitri Tiomkin played in?
My Rifle, My Pony And Me is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
"My Rifle, My Pony And Me" was originally performed by Dimitri Tiomkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F7, +5 more.
What other songs by Dimitri Tiomkin can I play here?
Try "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)", "Rawhide". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "My Rifle, My Pony And Me". Key of Ab, 84 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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