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Ho (G)ri zon has been de feat ed by the (F)pi rates of the new age.
But A li en ca si nos, an if well, (F)may be it’s just time to say And then that things can go bad wheels (C)ing, and then and (F)make you want to run a way.
And then But as we grow old er, un til the (F)trou ble just seems to stay.
(G)Fu a ture com pli ca tions in the (F)strings ger, be you tween the
’Cause no prints can from fin gers an i ma (F)chines be with be come our hands.
And then our feet be come the noth (C)ing, and then the (F)wheels er be it’s come the cars.
And then the rigs be gin drill un til the (F)drill ing just goes too far.
(G)Things can go bad
and (F)make you want to run a way.
But as we grow old er, ho (F)ri zon be gins to fade,
fade,
fade,
fade
a way.
(G)peo ple are lone ly and on ly an i (F)mals with too man y tools that can build all the junk that we sell.
Oh, some time, man, make you want to yell, and… (G)Things can go bad
and (F)make you want to run a way.
But as we grow old er, ho (F)ri zon be gins to fade
a way,
fade
a way,
fade,
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The Horizon Has Been Defeated — Simple Sheet Music
"The Horizon Has Been Defeated" 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 G, 176 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 “The Horizon Has Been Defeated”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Horizon Has Been Defeated"?
- 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 "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" by Jack Johnson played in?
- The Horizon Has Been Defeated is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Horizon Has Been Defeated"?
- The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" 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 "The Horizon Has Been Defeated"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Horizon Has Been Defeated"?
- "The Horizon Has Been Defeated" was originally performed by Jack Johnson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Jack Johnson can I play here?
- Try "Monsoon", "Flake", "If I Had Eyes". 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 "The Horizon Has Been Defeated". Key of G, 176 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.