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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Horses" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 92 BPM.
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About “The Horses”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Horses" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Horses" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "The Horses" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Horses" is in the key of C at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Horses"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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