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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, 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 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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Kansas City" 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 C, 112 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 “Kansas City”
- Can I play "Kansas City" 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 "Kansas City" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison played in?
- Kansas City 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 "Kansas City"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Kansas City" 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 "Kansas City"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Kansas City"?
- "Kansas City" was originally performed by Wilbert Harrison. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Wilbert Harrison can I play here?
- Try "KANSAS CITY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Kansas City"?
- 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. "Kansas City" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Kansas City"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Kansas City" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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