Other arrangements of The Horses
Pick a learning view.
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.
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Horses" by Rickie Lee Jones: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 92 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 Horses”
- What key is "The Horses" by Rickie Lee Jones 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 92 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 Rickie Lee Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Horses"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, C, Csus2, Dm7, F, F6, Fpow, Fsus2, +1 more.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Horses" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Horses" by Rickie Lee Jones. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Horses" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Horses" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.