The Wanderer

by Dion

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Lyrics

Oh well, (C)I’m the type of guy that would nev er set tle down.

Where pret ty girls the are, well, you know that I’m a round.

I (F7)kiss them asks and hug them, ’cause to me they’re all the same.

I (C)hug them and squeeze them, they don’t e ven know my name.

They call me the (G7)wan der er, oh yeah, the (F7)wan der er.

I roam a (C)round, a round, a round.

There’s (C)Flo on my left arm, and there’s Mar y on my right, and Ja nie is one girl, well, that I’ll be with to night.

And (F7)when she find my me which one that I ing love the best, I’ll (C)tear open my shirt, and show her Ro sie on my chest.

’Cause I’m me the (G7)wan der er, oh yeah, the (F7)wan der er.

I roam a (C)round, a round, a round.

I (G)roam from town to town,

I go through life with out a care.

And I’m as hap py as a clown

with my (A7)two fists of i ron but I’m (D)go in’ no (G)where.

Oh well, (G7)wan der er, oh yeah, the (F7)wan der er.

I roam a (C)round, a round, a round.

The Wanderer by Dion — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Wanderer” by Dion 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 100 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 Wanderer" 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 Wanderer"?
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.