The Horses

by Daryl Braithwaite
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Horses" 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, 94 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “The Horses

Can I play "The Horses" 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 "The Horses" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite played in?
The Horses 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 "The Horses"?
The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Horses" 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 Horses"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Horses"?
"The Horses" was originally performed by Daryl Braithwaite. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Daryl Braithwaite can I play here?
Try "The Horses". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Horses"?
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. "The Horses" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "The Horses"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Horses" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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