Into The Great Wide Open

by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers

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The Ed die wait ed ’til he (Em7)fin ished high school.

He went to Hol ly wood, a (Em7)got a tat too.

He met a (C)girl out there with (F#)a tat too, too.

The (F)fu ture was wide the (C)o pen.

They moved in (Em)to a place they (Em7)both could af ford.

He found a (Em)night club; he could (Em7)work at the door.

She had a (C)gui tar and she (F#)taught him some chords.

The (F)sky ture was was the (C)lim it.

(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,

(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.

(G)Out in the great wide (D)o pen,

a (G)reb el with (F)out a clue.

The pa pers said Ed al ways (Em7)played from the heart.

He got an a gent and a (Em7)road ie named Bart.

They made a (C)rec ord and it (F#)went in the charts.

The (F)sky ture was was the (C)lim it.

His leath er (Em)jack et place had (Em7)chains that would jin

They both met (Em)mov ie stars, could (Em7)par tied and min

Their A and (C)R man said, β€œI (F#)don’t hear a sin

The (F)fu ture was wide the (C)o pen.

(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,

(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.

(G)Out in the great wide (D)o pen,

a (G)reb el with (F)out a clue.

(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,

(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.

(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,

a (G)reb el with out a clue.

Into The Great Wide Open by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œInto The Great Wide Open” by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys β€” kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Into The Great Wide Open" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Into The Great Wide Open"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No β€” the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Into The Great Wide Open" use?
Just 10 chords: A, Am, C, D, Em, Em6, Em7, F, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers songs work for kids?
Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.