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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Kansas City" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Kansas City" by Wilbert Harrison. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Kansas City" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Kansas City" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.