When the wag ons
leave the (F#m)cit y
for the for est
and fur ther on,
paint ed wag ons
of the morn ing,
dust y (B)roads
where they have gone.
Some times times they (A)trav ’lin’
some times the they it.
at the (B)sum mer
at their com in’ home,
fall en (A)fac es
by the way side
looked as if
(Bm7)they might have known.
Oh, the sun
was in their eyes
and the des
ert that’s dry
in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.
Oh, the danc ing
and the (F#m)sing ing,
oh the mu sic
and when they play.
Oh, the fire ons
that they saw there
on the (B)trail
with no re gret.
Some times times they (A)found it,
some times the they it.
Of ten (B)lost it
at a long the way.
For each (A)oth er
to pos sess it,
some times right
(Bm7)in side of day.
Oh, the sun
was in their eyes
and the des
ert that’s dry
in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.
Oh, the danc (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.
Oh, the sun
was in their eyes,
and the de
sert that’s dry
in the (D)coun try (A)town where the (F#m)laugh ter (B)sounds.
Theme For An Imaginary Western by Mountain
2 people have learned this song
Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Theme For An Imaginary Western”
- What key is "Theme For An Imaginary Western" in?
- "Theme For An Imaginary Western" by Mountain is in the key of A with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Theme For An Imaginary Western" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Theme For An Imaginary Western" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
- This arrangement of "Theme For An Imaginary Western" uses 7 chords: A, B, Bm7, C#m, D, F#m, G.
- How long does it take to learn "Theme For An Imaginary Western" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Mountain can I play here?
- Try "MISSISSIPPI QUEEN". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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