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 Some times times they (A)trav ’lin’
some through times the they dark (F#m)kept it.
ness
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 Some times times they (A)found it,
some through times the they dark (F#m)kept it.
ness
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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Theme For An Imaginary Western" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 80 BPM.
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About “Theme For An Imaginary Western”
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- 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.
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- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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- 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.
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