King Of The Road

· by Roger Miller

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Lyrics

Third box car (F)mid night train,

des ti na tion: (C)Ban gor, Maine.

Old worn out (F)suit and shoes;

I (CN.C.)don’t pay no (G7)un ion dues.

I smoke old sto gies (F)I have found, buys a short but not too (C)big a round.

I’m a man of (F)means by no means,

king of the road.

Trail er for (F)sale or rent,

rooms to let tion: (C)fif ty cents.

No phone, no (F)pool, no pets;

I (CN.C.)ain’t got no (G7)cig a rettes.

Ah, but two hours of (F)push ing broom buys a eight by twelve too (C)four bit room.

I’m a man of (F)means by no means,

king of the road.

I know (C)ev er y en gi neer on (F)ev er y train,

(G7)all of the chil dren and (C)all of their names, and ev er y hand out in (F)ev er y town, and (G7)ev ’ry lock that ain’t locked when no one’s a round.

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King Of The Road by Roger Miller — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “King Of The Road” by Roger Miller in our color-coded kid songbook view — 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 C at 112 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 — 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 "King Of The Road" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — 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 "King Of The Road"?: 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 — 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 — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Roger Miller songs work for kids?: Try "LITTLE GREEN APPLES", "KING OF THE ROAD", "OLD TOY TRAINS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.