Other arrangements of Ventura Highway
Pick a learning view.
Chew ing on a piece of grass, walk ing down the road.
Tell me, how long you gon na stay here, Joe?
Some peo ple say
this town don’t look good in snow,
You don’t care,
I know.
Ven tu ra high way
in the sun
shine,
where the days are long er, the nights are strong er than moon
shine.
You’re gon na go,
I know.
’Cause the free wind is blow in’ through your hair, and the (Em7)days sur round your day light there.
Sea sons cry ing, no de spair, al li (Em7)ga tor liz ards in the air,
in the air.
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(Dmaj7)Did di di di dit di di di di dit, did di di di dit di di di di dit.
(Gmaj7)(Did di di di dit di di Wish in’ on a fall ing star, wait in’ for the ear
ly train,
Sor ry, boy, but I’ve been hit by pur
ple rain.
Aw, come on, Joe,
you can al ways change
your name.
Thanks a lot, son, just the (Dmaj7)same.
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Ventura Highway — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Ventura Highway" 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 D, 120 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 “Ventura Highway”
- Can I play "Ventura Highway" 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 "Ventura Highway" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Ventura Highway" by America played in?
- Ventura Highway is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ventura Highway"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ventura Highway" 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 "Ventura Highway"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ventura Highway"?
- "Ventura Highway" was originally performed by America. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ventura Highway"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Dmaj7, Em7, F#m7, G, Gmaj7.
- What other songs by America can I play here?
- Try "YOU CAN DO MAGIC", "SISTER GOLDEN HAIR", "DAISY JANE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Ventura Highway"?
- 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. "Ventura Highway" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Ventura Highway"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Ventura Highway" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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