The Wabash Cannon Ball

· by Traditional

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Lyrics

From the (G)great At lan tic O cean to the (C)wide Pa cif ic’s shore, from the (D7)ones we leave be hind us to the (G)ones we (C)see once (D7)more.

She’s (G)might y tall and hand some, and (C)quite well known by all,

(D7)how we love the choo choo of the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.

Hear the bell and whis tle call ing, hear the (C)wheels that go “clack clack”, hear the (D7)roar ing of the en gine, as she (G)rolls a (C)long the (D7)track.

The (G)mag ic of the rail road wins (C)hearts of one and all, as we (D7)reach our des tin a tion on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.

Lis ten (G)to the rhyth mic jin gle and the (C)rum ble and the roar, as she (D7)glides a long the wood lands through the (G)hills and (C)by the (D7)shore.

You (G)hear the might y en gine and (C)pray that it won’t stall,

(D7)while we safe ly trav el on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.

Hear the bell and whis tle call ing, hear the (C)wheels that go “clack clack”, hear the (D7)roar ing of the en gine, as she (G)rolls a (C)long the (D7)track.

The (G)mag ic of the rail road wins (C)hearts of one and all, as we (D7)reach our des tin a tion on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.

She was (G)ball.

The Wabash Cannon Ball by Traditional — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wabash Cannon Ball” by Traditional 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 G at 200 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 "The Wabash Cannon Ball" 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 "The Wabash Cannon Ball"?: 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 Traditional songs work for kids?: Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.