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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Unknown Legend" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 108 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Unknown Legend

Can I play "Unknown Legend" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Unknown Legend" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Unknown Legend" by Neil Young played in?
Unknown Legend is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Unknown Legend"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Unknown Legend" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Unknown Legend"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Unknown Legend"?
"Unknown Legend" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Unknown Legend"?
This arrangement uses 2 chords: C, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Unknown Legend"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Unknown Legend" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Unknown Legend"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Unknown Legend" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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