Theme For An Imaginary Western

by Mountain
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Theme For An Imaginary Western" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 80 BPM.

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

About “Theme For An Imaginary Western

Why does "Theme For An Imaginary Western" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Theme For An Imaginary Western".
What key is "Theme For An Imaginary Western" by Mountain played in?
Theme For An Imaginary Western 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 "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Theme For An Imaginary Western" 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 "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
"Theme For An Imaginary Western" was originally performed by Mountain. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, Bm7, C#m, D, F#m, G.
What other songs by Mountain can I play here?
Try "MISSISSIPPI QUEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Theme For An Imaginary Western".
Can I see all the notes in "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 80 BPM.

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