Kansas City

by Wilbert Harrison
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Lyrics

I’m go in’ to Kan sas Cit y, Kan sas Cit y here I come.

I’m go in’ to Kan sas Cit y, Kan sas Cit y here I (C7)come.

They got a (G7)cra zy way of lov in’ there and (F7)I’m gon na get me some.

I’m gon na be (C)stand in’ on the cor ner, leave at the Twelfth Street and Vine.

I’m gon na be (F7)stand in’ on the cor ner, leave at the Twelfth Street and Vine,

with my (G7)Kan sas Cit y ba by and a (F7)bot tle of Kan sas Cit y wine.

’Cause Well, I (C)might take a train, an, I (F7)might take a plane, die, got but (C)if I have to walk I’m (C7)goin’ just the same.

why I’m go in’ to Kan sas Cit y, Kan sas Cit y here I (C)come.

They got a (G7)cra zy way of lov in’ there and (F7)I’m gon na get me some.

I’m go in’ to (C)stand in’ Pack my clothes, ner, leave at the Twelfth crack of dawn.

I’m go ing to (F7)stand in’ pack my clothes, ner, leave at the Twelfth crack of dawn.

My old (G7)la dy will be sleep in’ an’ she (F7)won’t tle of know sas where I’m gone.

’Cause if I (C)stay with that wom an, I (F7)know I’m gon na die, got ta (C)find a brand new ba-by and (C7)that’s the rea son why I’m go in’ to Kan sas Cit y, Kan sas Cit y here I (C)come.

They got a (G7)cra zy way of lov in’ there and (F7)I’m gon na get me some.

I’m go in’ to

They got a (G7)cra zy way of lov in’ there and (F7)I’m gon na get me some.

Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Kansas City”

What key is "Kansas City" in?
"Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Kansas City" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Kansas City" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Kansas City" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Wilbert Harrison can I play here?
Try "KANSAS CITY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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