Unknown Legend

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Unknown Legend" by Neil Young: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Unknown Legend" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Unknown Legend" by Neil Young. 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 "Unknown Legend" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Unknown Legend" 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.