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.
(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 di di dit, did di di di dit di di di di dit.
(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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ventura Highway" by America in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Ventura Highway" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Ventura Highway" with hands-separate practice in D at 120 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Ventura Highway"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Ventura Highway" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ventura Highway"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Ventura Highway" is in the key of D at 120 BPM.
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