Unknown Legend

by Neil Young
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She used to (G)work in a din er,

nev er saw a wom an look fin er.

I used to or der just to watch her float a cross the floor.

She grew up in a (G)small town,

nev er put her roots down.

kiss.

Dad dy al ways kept the mov in’, so she did too.

eyes.

Some where on a (C)des ert (G)high way

she rides a (C)Har ley (G)Da vid son;

her long blonde hair fly in’ in the wind.

She’s been run nin’ half her (G)life.

The chrome and (C)steel she (G)rides,

col lid in’ with the ver y air she breathes,

the air she breathes.

You (G)know it ain’t eas y.

You got saw to hold an look on.

er.

She was an un known just to leg end float a in her time.

She Now she’s dress in’ (G)two kids,

look in’ for a mag ic kiss.

Dad dy She gets kept the far a way look in her eyes.

Some where on a (C)des ert (G)high way

she rides a (C)Har ley (G)Da vid son;

her long blonde hair fly in’ in the wind.

She’s been run nin’ half her (G)life.

The chrome and (C)steel she (G)rides,

col lid in’ with the ver y air she breathes,

the air she breathes.

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Unknown Legend by Neil Young

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Unknown Legend

What key is "Unknown Legend" in?
"Unknown Legend" by Neil Young is in the key of G with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Unknown Legend" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Unknown Legend" 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 "Unknown Legend"?
This arrangement of "Unknown Legend" uses 2 chords: C, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Unknown Legend" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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