Lyrics
As (F)I by walked (C7)out on the (F)streets of La (C7)re do, as (F6)I he walked (C7)out in La (G7)re do one (C7)day, I (F)spied a young (C7)cow boy all (F)wrapped in white (C7)lin en, all (F)wrapped in (F7)white (Bb)lin en (Bbm6)and (C7)cold as the (C7)clay.
“I was (F)see in your (C7)out fit that (F)you are a (C7)cow boy,” these (F6)words one did (C7)say as I (G7)calm ly went (C7)by.
“Come (F)sit down be (C7)side me and (F)hear my sad (C7)sto ry, I’m (F)shot in (F7)the (Bb)breast, and (Bbm6)I (C7)know I must (C7)die.” “It was (F)dead.
The Streets Of Laredo by American Cowboy Song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “The Streets Of Laredo”
- What key is "The Streets Of Laredo" in?
- "The Streets Of Laredo" by American Cowboy Song is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Streets Of Laredo" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 Streets Of Laredo" 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.
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