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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "This Old Road" by Kris Kristofferson, in D major at about 73 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "This Old Road" by Kris Kristofferson

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “This Old Road” by Kris Kristofferson.

This Old Road
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · folk · Americana
Moodreflective · melancholic · nostalgic
Signatureold road, looking glass, long way down
D major
Key
73
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dmaj/5
Gmaj9
Dmaj/3
A11
D
G
Bm7
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
bass guitar
warm, round, syncopated, driving the groove
electric guitar
clean, melodic fills and a solo
drums
steady, understated, supporting the rhythm
organ
warm, sustained chords, adds depth
Album & artist
ALBUM

Repossessed (1986)

Released on Mercury Records, this was Kristofferson's first solo album in five years and features songs with politically and socially pointed themes. It included notable guest appearances and spawned tracks later covered by artists like Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis, though it reached only number 31 on the country albums chart.

All of Repossessed
Artist

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) was a singer, songwriter, and actor from Brownsville, Texas who became a central figure in outlaw country music. He wrote some of the most covered songs in country music history before recording his own albums, and he balanced his music career with a long run as a film actor. His writing leaned toward raw, personal storytelling rather than the polished Nashville mainstream.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "This Old Road" in?

"This Old Road" by Kris Kristofferson is in D major.

What is the tempo of "This Old Road"?

"This Old Road" plays at around 73 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "This Old Road"?

The core progression is Dmaj/5, Gmaj9, Dmaj/3, A11, D, and G, built around the D major tonal center.

What instruments play on "This Old Road"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drums, and organ.

Can I get "This Old Road" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "This Old Road" by Kris Kristofferson, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "This Old Road" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"This Old Road" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 73 BPM in D major with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "This Old Road" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "This Old Road" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "This Old Road" on?

"This Old Road" appears on Repossessed (1986).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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