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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "The Horses" by Daryl Braithwaite in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 94 BPM.

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

About “The Horses

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "The Horses"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
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.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "The Horses" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 94 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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