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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Unknown Legend" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Unknown Legend"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Unknown Legend". Key of G, 108 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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