King Of The Road

by Roger Miller
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Lyrics

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.

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King Of The Road — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "King Of The Road" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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 “King Of The Road”

Can I play "King Of The Road" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "King Of The Road" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "King Of The Road" by Roger Miller played in?
King Of The Road 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 "King Of The Road"?
The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "King Of The Road" 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 "King Of The Road"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "King Of The Road"?
"King Of The Road" was originally performed by Roger Miller. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Roger Miller can I play here?
Try "LITTLE GREEN APPLES", "KING OF THE ROAD", "OLD TOY TRAINS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "King Of The Road"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "King Of The Road" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "King Of The Road"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "King Of The Road" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.