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 (C)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 dawn.
Vine.
I’m gon na be (F7)stand in’ on the cor ner
leave at the Twelfth Street and dawn.
Vine,
with my (G7)Kan sas Cit y ba by and a (F7)bot tle of Kan sas Cit y wine.
Well, if I (C)might take a train, an I (F7)might take a plane, die, got but (C)if I have to walk by I’m 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 pack on my clothes, ner
leave at the Twelfth Street and dawn.
Vine.
I’m go in’ to (F7)stand pack on my clothes, ner
leave at the Twelfth Street and dawn.
Vine,
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)might take a plane, die, got but (C)find a brand new ba by and 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
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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 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 100 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.
- What chords are used in "Kansas City"?
- This arrangement of "Kansas City" uses 4 chords: C, C7, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Kansas City" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- 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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