Woodstock

by Joni Mitchell
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I came up on a child of God, he was (A7sus)walk in’ a long the road.

And I asked him, “Where are you go in’?” and this he told

me:

“I’m go in’ on down to Yas gur’s Farm, I’m gon na (A7sus)join in a rock and roll band.

I’m gon na camp out on the land, I’m gon na try and get my soul

free.”

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

we are gold

en, and we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (Em11)gar

den.

Then can I walk be side you?

God, I have (A7sus)come here to lose the smog,

and I feel him, to be a cog in and some thing turn

ing.

Well may be it just the time of year, I’m gon or (A7sus)may be it’s the time of man.

I don’t know camp out who I am, but you know life and is for learn

ing.

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

we are gold

en, and we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (Em11)gar

den.

Then

By the time we got to Wood stock, we were (A7sus)half a mil lion strong, and ev ’ry where there was song and

cel e bra

tion.

I dreamed I saw the bomb ers

rid ing gun in the sky, and they turn in’ in

to but ter flies

a (Em11)bove our na

tion.

We are (A7sus)star

dust,

bil lion year old car bon, we are gold

en,

caught in the dev il’s bar gain.

And we’ve (Em11)got to get our (D)selves back to the (A7sus)gar

den.

Doo

doo

(A7sus)doo

doo.

Doo doo

doo doo doo doo.

Doo doo doo

doo doo doo doo.

Doo (Em7)doo doo doo doo doo.

Doo (Em11)doo doo doo.

Woodstock — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Woodstock" by Joni Mitchell in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of E. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Woodstock

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Woodstock"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature E. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Woodstock" by Joni Mitchell played in?
Woodstock is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Woodstock"?
The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Woodstock" 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 "Woodstock"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Woodstock"?
"Woodstock" was originally performed by Joni Mitchell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Woodstock"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A7, C, D, Em7, Emin, G6.
What other songs by Joni Mitchell can I play here?
Try "A Case Of You", "THE CIRCLE GAME", "BIG YELLOW TAXI". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Woodstock" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature E, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 108 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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