Wheels

by Jamie Cullum

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Ev ’ry day you live a life so (C6)full of hope.

Should n’t drag your soul a round you like a (C6)leath er rope.

You re mem ber ev ’ry thing you thought your (C6)life would be?

Well, it’s fall en through the cracks of an cient (C6)his to ry.

(F)Whoa,

(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?

(F)Whoa,

(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?

(G)Tell you what I’ve heard:

the wheels are fall ing off, the wheels are fall ing off the world.

Fri day night, and ev ’ry thing is (C6)A.

o kay;

we are liv ing like we’ve al ways known a (C6)dif f’rent way.

We are tak ing all the dif f’rent roads be (C6)fore I go.

It ’ll bring you back a round of to the (C6)one you know.

(F)Whoa,

(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?

(F)Whoa,

(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?

(G)Tell you what I’ve heard:

the wheels are fall ing off, the wheels are fall ing off the world.

Fri are fall ing off the world.

The wheels are fall ing off the world.

The wheels are fall ing off the world.

are fall ing off the world.

The wheels are fall ing off the world.

The wheels are fall ing off the world.

Wheels by Jamie Cullum — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wheels by Jamie Cullum 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 138 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 "Wheels" 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 "Wheels"?
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.