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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.
βI was (F)see in your (C7)out fit that (F)you are a (C7)cow boy,β these (F6)words one did (C7)say as I (G7)calm ly went (C7)by.
βCome (F)sit down be (C7)side me and (F)hear my sad (C7)sto ry, Iβm (F)shot in (F7)the (Bb)breast, and (Bbm6)I (C7)know I must (C7)die.β βIt was (F)dead.
The Streets Of Laredo β Simple Sheet Music
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"The Streets Of Laredo" in simplified sheet music format β the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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 βThe Streets Of Laredoβ
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Streets Of Laredo"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β same song, less visual density.
- 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 β 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Streets Of Laredo". Key of F, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.


