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Intermediate violin sheet music for "Streets Of Laredo" by Brownie Ford, in A♭ major at about 103 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Violin Sheet Music for "Streets Of Laredo" by Brownie Ford

Preview of the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement for “Streets Of Laredo” by Brownie Ford.

Streets Of Laredo by Brownie Ford
Violin Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The violin 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 · traditional country
Moodmelancholic · nostalgic
Signatureclassic cowboy ballad, storytelling, somber reflection
A♭ major
Key
103
BPM
3/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯
A♭
A♭7
E♭
E♭7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVerseChorusVerseChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked, warm, front‑center
male lead vocal
clear, slightly nasal, expressive, storytelling style
acoustic bass
simple, steady, supportive
harmonica
melodic fills and solo, slightly panned left/right
light percussion
soft brush or hand‑drummed rhythm
Album & artist
ALBUM

Stories from Mountains, Swamps & Honky-Tonks

Released by the Louisiana Division of the Arts as part of its Louisiana Folklife Series, this album captures Ford in his eighties delivering ballads, cowboy songs, and blues with a raw, unpolished energy. It was recorded partly at Ford's home and partly on tour, with accompaniment from musicians including David Doucet and D.L. Menard.

All of Stories from Mountains, Swamps & Honky-Tonks
Artist

Brownie Ford

Thomas Edison 'Brownie' Ford (1904-1996) was a half Anglo-American, half Comanche cowboy singer and storyteller from Louisiana who spent decades rodeoing, ranch working, and performing in medicine shows and on the rodeo circuit. His repertoire pulled from British and American ballads, cowboy songs, and blues, all rooted in his lived experience as a ranch hand and rodeo rider. He received a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts in 1987, recognizing him as one of Louisiana's last traditional singers of old Anglo ballads and cowboy songs.

All Brownie Ford songs
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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Streets Of Laredo" in?

"Streets Of Laredo" by Brownie Ford is in A♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Streets Of Laredo"?

"Streets Of Laredo" plays at around 103 BPM in 3/4 time.

What chords are in "Streets Of Laredo"?

The core progression is C♯, A♭, A♭7, E♭, and E♭7, built around the A♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Streets Of Laredo"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, acoustic bass, light percussion, harmonica, and male lead vocal.

Can I get "Streets Of Laredo" violin sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate violin sheet music arrangement of "Streets Of Laredo" by Brownie Ford, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Streets Of Laredo" violin sheet music easy to play?

"Streets Of Laredo" violin sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 103 BPM in A♭ major with 5 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Streets Of Laredo" violin sheet music?

Yes. The beginner violin sheet music for "Streets Of Laredo" 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 "Streets Of Laredo" on?

"Streets Of Laredo" appears on Stories from Mountains, Swamps & Honky-Tonks (null).

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