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A Horse With No Name

"A Horse With No Name" by America is in the original key of E minor. Released in 1971, it was written by Dewey Bunnell, one of the band's members. This iconic folk rock song was America's debut single and quickly became a worldwide hit, reaching the top of the charts in several countries. Interestingly, the song was initially mistaken as a Neil Young composition due to its similar vocal style. The intriguing lyrics have sparked much speculation and interpretation, but Bunnell has revealed that the song is about the desert and the desire for a simpler life. The melody of "A Horse With No Name" is characterized by its mesmerizing acoustic guitar riff and smooth harmonies, creating a laid-back and dreamy atmosphere throughout the song.
A Horse With No Name - America

Tom : Em ( e menor )

a a b b b a b b
On the first part of the journey
a a b b a b b a b
I was looking at all the life
a a b a b a b b b
There were plants and birds and rocks and things
b a b a b a b
There was sand and hills and rings
a b b a b b a b b a b
The first thing I met was a fly with a buzz
b a b b b a b
And the sky with no clouds
a b a b , b a b a b
The heat was hot , and the ground was dry
b a b a b b a b
But the air was full of sound
a b b b b b
I've been through the desert
b b a f# f# f#
On a horse with no name
f# a f# b b b b b b a f#
It felt good to be out of the rain
a a b b , b b b a f# f# f# f#
In the desert , you can remember your name
a a b b b b b a f# f# f#
'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain
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After two days in the desert sun
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My skin began to turn red
a a b b b a b b b
After three days in the desert fun
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I was looking at a river bed
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And the story it told of a river that flowed
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Made me sad to think it was dead
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You see I've been through the desert
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On a horse with no name
f# a f# b b b b b b a f#
It felt good to be out of the rain
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In the desert , you can remember your name
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'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain
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After nine days
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I let the horse run free
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'Cause the desert had turned to sea
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There were plants and birds and rocks and things
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There was sand and hills and rings
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The ocean is a desert with it's life underground
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And a perfect disguise above
a b a b b
Under the cities
b a b b a b
Lies a heart made of ground
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But the humans will give no love
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You see I've been through the desert
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On a horse with no name
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It felt good to be out of the rain
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In the desert , you can remember your name
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'Cause there ain't no one for to give you no pain
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