Other arrangements of Theme For An Imaginary Western
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Theme For An Imaginary Western" by Mountain: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Theme For An Imaginary Western" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Theme For An Imaginary Western" by Mountain. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Theme For An Imaginary Western" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Theme For An Imaginary Western" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.