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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 (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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Kansas City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 100 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”
- Why does "Kansas City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Kansas City".
- 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 100 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 chords are used in "Kansas City"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, C7, F7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Kansas City"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Kansas City".
- Can I see all the notes in "Kansas City"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
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