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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Gasoline Alley" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart. 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 "Gasoline Alley" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Gasoline Alley" 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.