Other arrangements of Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses
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(Ab)Char lie’s got a gold watch.
Don’t seem like a whole i lot
af ter (Eb)thir ty years of driv in’ up and down the in ter state.
But (Ab)Char lie’s had a good life,
and (Dbmaj7)Char lie’s got a good wife.
And (Bbm7)af ter to night please, she’ll no (Db)long er be er count in’ the days.
(Eb7)Eigh (Cm7)teen (Db)wheels
and a doz en (Ab)ros es,
ten more (Fm)miles
on his (Bb7)four day (Eb7)run.
A (Bbm)few (Cm)more (Db)songs
from the all night (Fm)ra di o,
then he’ll (Ab)spend the rest of his (Db)life with the (Eb)one that he (Ab)loves.
They’ll (Ab)buy a Win ne ba go,
set to find A mer i ca.
af They’ll (Eb)do a lot of catch in’ up a lit tle at a time.
With (Ab)piec es of that old dream
they’re (Dbmaj7)gon na light the old flame.
And (Bbm7)Do in’ what they please, leav in’ (Db)ev ’ry oth er reas on be hind.
(Eb7)Eigh (Cm7)teen (Db)wheels
and a doz en (Ab)ros es,
ten more (Fm)miles
on his (Bb7)four day (Eb7)run.
A (Bbm)few (Cm)more (Db)songs
from the all night (Fm)ra di o,
then he’ll (Ab)spend the rest of his (Db)life with the (Eb)one that he (Ab)loves.
They’ll (Ab)loves.
(Eb7)Eigh (Cm7)teen (Db)wheels
and a doz en (Ab)ros es,
ten more (Fm)miles
on his (Bb7)four day (Eb7)run.
A (Bbm)few (Cm)more (Db)songs
from the all night (Fm)ra di o,
then he’ll (Ab)spend the rest of his (Db)life with the (Eb)one that he (Ab)loves.
(Db)wheels
and a doz en (Ab)ros es,
ten more (Fm)miles
on his (Bb7)four day (Eb7)run.
A (Bbm)few (Cm)more (Db)songs
from the all night (Fm)ra di o,
then he’ll (Ab)spend the rest of his (Db)life with the (Eb)one that he (Ab)loves.
Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" by Kathy Mattea: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses”
- What key is "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" by Kathy Mattea played in?
- Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses"?
- "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" was originally performed by Kathy Mattea. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: Ab, Bb7, Bbm, Bbm7, Cm, Cm7, Db, Dbmaj7, +4 more.
- What other songs by Kathy Mattea can I play here?
- Try "THE BATTLE HYMN OF LOVE", "WHERE'VE YOU BEEN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" by Kathy Mattea. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Eighteen Wheels And A Dozen Roses" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.