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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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ventura Highway" by America: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Ventura Highway" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ventura Highway" by America. 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 "Ventura Highway" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, 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 "Ventura Highway" 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.