The Valley Road

by Bruce Hornsby
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(A5)Some times I hall they some (D5)talk in’ in a fol low.

This time bod I’ll (G5)go ticed where she wants me to (A5)go.

She (D5)said (A5)may be to day, may gone be to (D5)mor row,

go deep in the woods (G5)knew what they were low val ley (A5)road.

While (Esus)no one like a look in’ on the (Asus2)old plan ta tion, he (F#m7)took her all the (Esus)way down the (Asus2)long val let ley road.

They (F#m7)sent her a way (Esus)hire, not (Asus2)noth in’ real ly lat er, and left him (Em7)walk in’ down the (Asus2)old val ley (A5)road.

Walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

Walk on, walk (D5)on,

walk on, walk a long.

(A5)Out in the hall they some (D5)talk in’ in a whis per.

This time bod I’ll (G5)go ticed where she gone me a (A5)while.

She (D5)said (A5)Some bod y said she’s gone to her (D5)sis ter’s,

but ev ’ry bod y (G5)knew what they were talk in’ a (A5)bout.

While (Esus)no one like a look in’ on the (Asus2)old plan ta tion, he (F#m7)showed her what they (Esus)do down the (Asus2)long val let ley road.

She (F#m7)came back a round (Esus)hire, like (Asus2)good e nough to hap pened, and left him (Em7)stand in’ on the (Asus2)old val ley (A5)road.

Walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

Walk on, walk (D5)on,

walk on, walk a long.

walk on, walk on, walk on the val ley (A5)road.

walk on,

walk on, walk on a lone.

The Valley Road — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The Valley Road" 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 A, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The Valley Road

Can I play "The Valley Road" 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 Valley Road" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The Valley Road" by Bruce Hornsby played in?
The Valley Road is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Valley Road"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Valley Road" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Valley Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Valley Road"?
"The Valley Road" was originally performed by Bruce Hornsby. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Valley Road"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Apow, Asus2, D, Dpow, Dsus2, Em7, Esus4, F#m7, +3 more.
What other songs by Bruce Hornsby can I play here?
Try "Mandolin Rain", "MANDOLIN RAIN", "LOOK OUT ANY WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "The Valley Road"?
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 Valley Road" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The Valley Road"?
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 Valley Road" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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