The Streets Of Laredo

by American Cowboy Song
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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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Streets Of Laredo" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 112 BPM.

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About “The Streets Of Laredo”

What key is "The Streets Of Laredo" by American Cowboy Song played in?
The Streets Of Laredo is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Streets Of Laredo"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Streets Of Laredo" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "The Streets Of Laredo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Streets Of Laredo"?
"The Streets Of Laredo" was originally performed by American Cowboy Song. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Streets Of Laredo"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Bb, Bbm6, C, C7, D6, F, F6, F7, +1 more.

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