Intro: | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | Verse 1: | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | It felt good to be out of the rain, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | In the desert, you can’t remember your name, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | ’Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain. Verse 2: | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | La la la la la la la la la la la la, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | La la la la la la la la la la la la. Chorus: | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | I’ve been through the desert on a horse with no name, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | It felt good to be out of the rain, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | In the desert, you can’t remember your name, | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) | ’Cause there ain’t no one for to give you no pain. Outro: | Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) Em (4x) |
A Horse with No Name Guitar Chords
Horse with No Name by America is a reflective song about a solitary journey through a desert landscape, symbolizing a sense of isolation and self-discovery. Its mellow tone and repetitive melody evoke a peaceful, yet contemplative mood, capturing the feeling of being lost and free at the same time.
How to Read These Guitar Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play A Horse with No Name on Guitar
Follow along the full song as each chord is played. The guitar highlights the strings you strum, displays finger placements, and incorporates rests.
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