What key is "The Horses" in?

"The Horses" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 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.

What chords are used in "The Horses"?

This arrangement of "The Horses" uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, F6, Fpow, Fsus2, +1 more.

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 Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?

Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

We will fly

way up high,

where the cold wind blows;

or in the sun,

laugh ing, hav ing fun

with all the (F)peo ple that she knows.

And if the sit u a tion should keep us sep a rat ed,

you know the (F)world won’t fall a part.

And you will free the (G6/9)beau ti ful bird

that’s caught in side your (CN.C.)heart.

Can’t you hear her?

Oh, she cries so loud, casts her wild note o ver wa ter and cloud.

That’s (Fsus2)the way (Csus2)it’s gon na (Dm7)be, lit tle (F)dar lin’;

we’ll (Csus2)be rid ing on (Dm7)the hors es, (F)yeah yeah,

way (Csus2)up in the (Dm7)sky, lit tle (F)dar lin’.

(Csus2)If you fall, (Dm7)I’ll pick you up, (F)pick you up.

Ooh hoo hoo.

Ooh hoo hoo hoo hoo.

Ooh.

You will grow,

and un til you go,

well, I’ll be right there by your side.

And e ven then,

whis per the wind,

and she will car ry up your ride.

I hear all the peo ple of the world

in a lit tle bird’s lone ly cry.

See them try’n’ ev ’ry (G6/9)way they know how

to make their spir it fly.

Can’t you see him?

He’s down on the ground, has a bro ken wing, look ing all a round.

That’s (Fsus2)the way (Csus2)it’s gon na (Dm7)be, lit tle (F)dar lin’;

you’ll (Csus2)go rid ing on (Dm7)the hors es, (F)yeah yeah,

way (Csus2)up in the (Dm7)sky, lit tle (F)dar lin’.

(Csus2)If you fall, (Dm7)I’ll pick you up, (F)pick you up.

That’s the way (Csus2)it’s gon na (Dm7)be, lit tle (F)dar lin’;

we’ll (Csus2)be rid ing on (Dm7)the hors es, (F)yeah yeah,

way (Csus2)up in the (Dm7)sky, lit tle (F)dar lin’.

(Csus2)If you fall, (Dm7)I’ll pick you up, (F)pick you up.

That’s the way (Csus2)it’s gon na (Dm7)be, pick you up, (F)pick you up.

(Csus2)If you fall, (Dm7)I’ll pick you up, (F)pick you up.

(That‘s (Csus2)the way it’s gon na (Dm7)be, pick you up, (F)pick you up.

(Csus2)If you fall, (Dm7)I’ll pick you up.)

The Horses by Rickie Lee Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Horses”

What key is "The Horses" in?: "The Horses" by Rickie Lee Jones is in the key of C with a tempo of 92 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.
What chords are used in "The Horses"?: This arrangement of "The Horses" uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, F6, Fpow, Fsus2, +1 more.
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 Rickie Lee Jones can I play here?: Try "Weasel and the White Boys Cool", "Chuck E's in Love", "Company". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.