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I (Gm)won der as I (Cm)wan der out (Gm7)un der the (Cm)sky, how (Gm)Je sus the (Cm)Sav ior did (Gm7)come for (Cm)to (Gm)die for poor on ’ry (Cm)peo ple like (Gm7)you and like (G7)I...
I (Cm)won der as I (Bb)wan der (Cm7)out (Cm)un der the sky.
When (Gm)Mar y birthed (Cm)Je sus, ’twas (Gm7)in a cow’s (D7)stall, with (Gm)wise men and (Cm)farm ers and (Gm7)shep herds (Cm)and (Gm)all.
But high from God’s (Cm)heav en a (Gm7)star’s light did (G7)fall, and the (Cm)prom (Gm)ise (Cm7)of (Bb)ag es (Cm7)it (Gm7)then did re (Cm)call.
If (Gm)Je sus had I (Cm)want ed for (Gm7)an y wee (Cm)thing, a (Gm)star in the (Cm)sky or a (Gm7)bird on (Cm)the (Gm)wing, or all of God’s (Cm)an gels in (Gm7)heav’n for to (G7)sing, He (Cm)sure ly could I (Bb)have it, (Cm7)’cause (Cm)He was the King.
I (Gm)won der as (Cm)wan der, out (Gm7)un der the (D7)sky, how (Gm)Je sus the (Cm)Sav ior did (Gm7)come for (Cm)to (Gm)die for poor on ’ry (Cm)peo ple like (Gm7)you and like (G7)I...
I the (Cm)won (Gm)der (Cm7)as (Bb)wan der (Cm7)out (Gm7)then did re (Cm)call.
If (Cm)un der the sky.
I Wonder As I Wander — Piano Lead Sheet
"I Wonder As I Wander" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 53 BPM.
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About “I Wonder As I Wander”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Wonder As I Wander" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Wonder As I Wander" is in C.
- What key is "I Wonder As I Wander" by John Jacob Niles played in?
- I Wonder As I Wander is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Wonder As I Wander"?
- The arrangement plays at 53 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Wonder As I Wander" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "I Wonder As I Wander"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Wonder As I Wander"?
- "I Wonder As I Wander" was originally performed by John Jacob Niles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Jacob Niles can I play here?
- Try "I Wonder As I Wander". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "I Wonder As I Wander" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Wonder As I Wander" is in the key of C at 53 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Wonder As I Wander"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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