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Pick a learning view.
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) — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Prologue (Santa Fe)" 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 C, 114 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Prologue (Santa Fe)”
- Can I play "Prologue (Santa Fe)" 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 "Prologue (Santa Fe)" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Prologue (Santa Fe)" by Alan Menken played in?
- Prologue (Santa Fe) is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Prologue (Santa Fe)"?
- The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Prologue (Santa Fe)" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Prologue (Santa Fe)"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Prologue (Santa Fe)"?
- "Prologue (Santa Fe)" was originally performed by Alan Menken. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Alan Menken can I play here?
- Try "A GUY LIKE YOU", "I SEE THE LIGHT", "ARABIAN NIGHTS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Prologue (Santa Fe)"?
- 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. "Prologue (Santa Fe)" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Prologue (Santa Fe)"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Prologue (Santa Fe)" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.