What key is "Gasoline Alley" in?

"Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Gasoline Alley" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Gasoline Alley" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Gasoline Alley"?

This arrangement of "Gasoline Alley" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Gasoline Alley" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?

Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I (E)think I know er’s now ter what’s the mak in’ me sad, it’s a yearn in’ for my old tle back my door.

I re al ize my may be I was wrong an to nin’ leave.

Bet ter swal low all my sil ly coun try pride.

Go in’ home,

run nin’ home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Go in’ home, and I’m run nin’ home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I was born.

(E)When the weath er’s bet ter and the rails in’ un freeze, and the wind in’ don’t my whis tle ’round my knees,

I put al on my weath er suit and catch an eve nin’ train.

I’ll be home be fore the milk’s up on the door.

Go in’ home, run nin’ home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Go in’ home, and I’m run nin’ home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I was born.

But if (E)an y thing should hap pen and my plans go to wrong, should I stray to the house on the hill,

let it be known that my in ten tions were good.

I’d be sing in’ in the al ley if I could.

And (E)if I’m called a way pen and it’s my turn to go, should the blood run the cold in my veins,

just it one fa vor I’ll be ask in’ of you don’t be bur y me here al it’s too I could.

And cold.

Take me back, car ry me back, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Take me back, won’t you (A)car ry me home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Take me back, car ry me back, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Take me back, won’t you (A)car ry me home, down to (E)Gas o line Al ley where I start ed from.

Take start ed from.

Gasoline Alley by Rod Stewart

Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Gasoline Alley”

What key is "Gasoline Alley" in?: "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart is in the key of E with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Gasoline Alley" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Gasoline Alley" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Gasoline Alley"?: This arrangement of "Gasoline Alley" uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Gasoline Alley" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Rod Stewart can I play here?: Try "HANDBAGS AND GLADRAGS", "RHYTHM OF MY HEART", "YOU'RE IN MY HEART". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.