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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Streets Of Laredo" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 112 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Streets Of Laredo”
- Can I play "The Streets Of Laredo" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Streets Of Laredo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Streets Of Laredo" by American Cowboy Song played in?
- The Streets Of Laredo is arranged in the key of F 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "The Streets Of Laredo"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Streets Of Laredo" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Streets Of Laredo"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Streets Of Laredo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.