Other arrangements of The Valley Road
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Valley Road" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “The Valley Road”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "The Valley Road"?
- 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 — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- 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 — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "The Valley Road". Key of A, 100 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 — 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.
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