Way Over Yonder

by Carole King
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(CN.C.)’Way o ver (C)yon

der

is a place that I know,

to where I can find

shel ter runs

from (Dm7)hun ger and cold.

And the sweet (C)tast in’ (A7sus)good

life

is so eas i ly found.

(Dm)’Way o ver (F)yon

der,

that’s where I’m (C)bound.

I know

when I (C)get there,

the first (C)thing I’ll see

is the sun shin ing (Dm7)gold en,

shin in’ right down on me.

Then trou (C)ble’s gon na (A7sus)lose

me,

wor ry leave me be (Dm7)hind,

and I’ll stand up (C)proud

ly

in true peace of (F)mind.

Talk in’ ’bout a, talk in’ ’bout a (Dm7)way o ver (C)yon

der

is a place I (C)have (Am)seen.

It’s a gar den of (Dm)wis dom

from some long a go dream.

(Dm7)May be to

Way Over Yonder — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Way Over Yonder" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Way Over Yonder”

Why does "Way Over Yonder" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Way Over Yonder".
What key is "Way Over Yonder" by Carole King played in?
Way Over Yonder is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Way Over Yonder"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Way Over Yonder" 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 "Way Over Yonder"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Way Over Yonder"?
"Way Over Yonder" was originally performed by Carole King. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Carole King can I play here?
Try "YOU'VE GOT A FRIEND", "TAPESTRY", "I FEEL THE EARTH MOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Way Over Yonder"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Way Over Yonder".
Can I see all the notes in "Way Over Yonder"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.