Wide Open Spaces

by The Chicks

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Who does n’t (F#m7)know what I’m (E)talk ing a bout?

Who’s nev er left (F#m7)home, who’s nev er (E)struck out to find a (A)dream and a life of (E)their own,

a place in the clouds, a foun da (A)tion of (B)stone?

She Man y pre cede and man y will (E)fol low,

a young girl’s dreams no long she nev er er (E)hol low.

It takes the (A)shape of a place back out (E)west.

rest.

But what it holds for her she has n’t yet guessed.

She needs wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

She trav eled this road and as y a (E)child, low,

wide eyed and grin ning, long she nev er er (E)tired.

low.

But now she (A)won’t be com ing back with (E)the rest.

If these are life’s les sons, she’ll take n’t this test.

She needs wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

(E)stakes.

She (F#m7)knows the high stakes.

As her folks drive a (A)way, her dad yells, (E)“Check the oil.”

Mom stares out the (A)win dow and says, “I’m (E)leav in’ my girl.” She said, “It (A)did n’t seem like that long (E)a go”

when she stood there and let her own (A)folks (B)know she need ed wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

She (F#m7)knows the high stakes, she knows the (B)high (E)stakes.

Wide (F#m7)o pen spac es, she (B)knows the high (E)stakes,

she (B)knows the high (E)stakes, wide (F#m7)o pen spac es.

Wide Open Spaces by The Chicks — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Wide Open Spaces by The Chicks 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 E at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Wide Open Spaces" 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 "Wide Open Spaces"?
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.