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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"King Of The Road" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "King Of The Road" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "King Of The Road" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "King Of The Road" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "King Of The Road" is in the key of C at 112 BPM.
- What chords are in "King Of The Road"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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