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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Kansas City" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Kansas City" with hands-separate practice in C at 112 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Kansas City"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Kansas City" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Kansas City"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Kansas City" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
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