Prologue (Santa Fe)

by Alan Menken
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Lyrics

They say (G7)folks is dy in’ to (Em7)get here.

(C)Me, I’m (G9)dy in’ to get a (Am7)way

to a (Dm7)lit tle town out (G7sus)west that’s spank in’ (C)new.

And while (G7)I ain’t nev er (Em7)been there, (C)I can (G9)see it clear as (Am7)day.

If you (C)want, I bet that (D)you could see it (Bb)too.

Close your (C)eyes.

Come with (Am)me

where it’s (G)clean and green and (C)pret ty,

and they (E)went and made a (Am)cit y (C)out a (F)clay.

Why, the (G7)min ute that you (Em7)get there, (Am7)folks ’ll (G7)walk right up and (Am7)say,

“Wel come (Bbmaj9)home, son, wel come (D9)home to San ta Fe!”

Plant in’ (C)crops,

split tin’ (Am)rails,

swap pin’ (G)tales a round the (C)fire,

’cept for (E)Sun day, when you (Am)lie a (C)round all (F)day.

Soon your (G7)friends are more like (Em7)fam ’ly, (C)and they’re (G)beg ging you to (Esus)stay!

(E)Ain’t that (Dm9)neat?

Liv in’s (G7sus)sweet

in San ta (D)Fe.

San ta (C)fe!

You can (Am)bet

we won’t (F)let them (G)bas tids (C)beat us.

We won’t (E)beg no one to (Am)treat us (C)fair and (F)square.

There’s a (G7)life that’s worth the (Am7)liv in’, and I’m (G)gon na do my (E7)share:

Work the (Dm9)land,

chase the (F)sun!

Swim the (C)whole Ri o (G)Grande just for (Am)fun!

(C)Watch me (Fmaj7)stand!

Watch me (F)run.

Don’t you (G7)know that we’re a (Em7)fam’ ly.

(C)Would I (G9)let ya down?

No (Am7)way.

Just hold (Dm7)on, kid, ’til that (G7sus)train makes San ta (C)Fe.

Prologue (Santa Fe) by Alan Menken

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 114 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Prologue (Santa Fe)

What key is "Prologue (Santa Fe)" in?
"Prologue (Santa Fe)" by Alan Menken is in the key of C with a tempo of 114 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Prologue (Santa Fe)" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Prologue (Santa Fe)" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Prologue (Santa Fe)" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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