We will fly,
way up high
and where the cold wind blows,
or in the sun,
laugh ing, hav ing (A)fun
with all the peo ple that she knows.
And if the si tu (G)a tion should keep us sep ar at ed,
you know the world won’t fall a part.
And you will free (G)the beau ti ful bird
that’s caught in side your heart.
Can’t you (G)hear her?
Oh, she (G)cries so loud, casts her (G)wild ken note o ver (G)wa ter and (C)cloud.
That’s (F)the way (C)it’s gon na (Dm)be, lit tle (Bb)darl in’.
We’ll be rid (C)ing on (Dm)the hor ses, (Bb)yeah, yeah.
Way (C)up in the (Dm)sky, lit tle (Bb)darl in’,
and if (C)you fall (Dm)I’ll pick you up, pick you up.
You will grow
and un til you go
and I’ll be right there by your side.
And e ven then,
whis per the (A)wind
and she will car ry up your ride.
I hear all the peo ple of the world
in one bird’s lone ly cry,
see them try ing (G)ev ’ry way they know how
to make their spi rit fly.
That’s the way (C)it’s gon na (Dm)be, lit tle (Bb)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (C)ing on (Dm)the hor ses, (Bb)yeah, yeah,
way (C)up in the (Dm)sky, lit tle (Bb)darl in’,
and if (C)you fall, I’ll pick you up, pick you up.
That’s the way (C)it’s gon na (Dm)be, lit tle (Bb)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (C)ing on (Dm)the hor ses, (Bb)yeah, yeah,
way (C)up in the (Dm)sky, lit tle (Bb)darl in’,
and if (C)you fall (Dm)I’ll pick you up, pick you up.
That’s the way (C)it’s gon na (Dm)be, lit tle (Bb)darl in’.
You’ll go rid (C)ing on (Dm)the hor ses, (Bb)yeah, yeah,
way (C)up in the (Dm)sky, lit tle (Bb)darl in’,
and if (C)you fall (Dm)I’ll pick you up, pick you up.
The Horses by Daryl Braithwaite
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Horses”
- What key is "The Horses" in?
- "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "The Horses" 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 "The Horses" 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 "The Horses" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Daryl Braithwaite can I play here?
- Try "The Horses". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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