Third box car (F)mid night train,
des ti na tion: (C)Ban gor, Maine.
Old worn out (F)suit and shoes;
I (CN.C.)don’t pay no (G7)un ion dues.
I smoke old sto gies (F)I have found, buys a short but not too (C)big a round.
I’m a man of (F)means by no means,
king of the road.
Trail er for (F)sale or rent,
rooms to let tion: (C)fif ty cents.
No phone, no (F)pool, no pets;
I (CN.C.)ain’t got no (G7)cig a rettes.
Ah, but two hours of (F)push ing broom buys a eight by twelve too (C)four bit room.
I’m a man of (F)means by no means,
king of the road.
I know (C)ev er y en gi neer on (F)ev er y train,
(G7)all of the chil dren and (C)all of their names, and ev er y hand out in (F)ev er y town, and (G7)ev ’ry lock that ain’t locked when no one’s a round.
I sing:
King Of The Road by Roger Miller
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “King Of The Road”
- What key is "King Of The Road" in?
- "King Of The Road" by Roger Miller is in the key of C with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "King Of The Road" 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 "King Of The Road" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "King Of The Road" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Roger Miller can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE GREEN APPLES", "KING OF THE ROAD", "OLD TOY TRAINS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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