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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.
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Gasoline Alley — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Gasoline Alley" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 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 “Gasoline Alley”
- Can I play "Gasoline Alley" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Gasoline Alley" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart played in?
- Gasoline Alley is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gasoline Alley"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Gasoline Alley" 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 "Gasoline Alley"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Gasoline Alley"?
- "Gasoline Alley" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Gasoline Alley"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Gasoline Alley"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Gasoline Alley" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Gasoline Alley"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Gasoline Alley" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.