Other arrangements of Theme For An Imaginary Western
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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Theme For An Imaginary Western" by Mountain in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Theme For An Imaginary Western"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Theme For An Imaginary Western" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 80 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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