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The Ed die wait ed ’til he (Em7)fin ished high school.
He went to Hol ly wood, a (Em7)got a tat too.
He met a (C)girl out there with (F#)a tat too, too.
The (F)fu ture was wide the (C)o pen.
They moved in (Em)to a place they (Em7)both could af ford.
He found a (Em)night club; he could (Em7)work at the door.
She had a (C)gui tar and she (F#)taught him some chords.
The (F)sky ture was was the (C)lim it.
(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,
(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.
(G)Out in the great wide (D)o pen,
a (G)reb el with (F)out a clue.
The pa pers said Ed al ways (Em7)played from the heart.
He got an a gent and a (Em7)road ie named Bart.
They made a (C)rec ord and it (F#)went in the charts.
The (F)sky ture was was the (C)lim it.
His leath er (Em)jack et place had (Em7)chains that would jin
They both met (Em)mov ie stars, could (Em7)par tied and min
Their A and (C)R man said, “I (F#)don’t hear a sin
The (F)fu ture was wide the (C)o pen.
(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,
(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.
(G)Out in the great wide (D)o pen,
a (G)reb el with (F)out a clue.
(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,
(G)un der the skies of (D)blue.
(G)In to the great wide (D)o pen,
a (G)reb el with out a clue.
Into The Great Wide Open — Simple Sheet Music
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"Into The Great Wide Open" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 90 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Into The Great Wide Open”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Into The Great Wide Open"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Into The Great Wide Open" by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers played in?
- Into The Great Wide Open is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Into The Great Wide Open"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Into The Great Wide Open" 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 "Into The Great Wide Open"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Into The Great Wide Open"?
- "Into The Great Wide Open" was originally performed by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Into The Great Wide Open"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Am, C, D, Em, Em6, Em7, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers can I play here?
- Try "HERE COMES MY GIRL", "DON'T DO ME LIKE THAT", "REFUGEE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Into The Great Wide Open". Key of G, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.