Like A Wrecking Ball

by Eric Church
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Lyrics

(C)I’ve, I’ve been gone,

been gone too long sit sing tin’ ing my songs on the (Am)road.

An oth er town,

real one (G)more show on, then I’m com ing home.

nails pink.

Don’t give a damn by, what these keys to are for.

I’m if gon na knock it down that front door and gon na find out (G)what that house na is (C)made of.

Been too man y nights since it’s felt us (C)make love.

I wan na rock some sheet rock and knock some pic tures off the (F)wall.

Love you, ba by, like a wreck ing ball.

(C)You, look at you,

send me more shot sit sing tin’ on a bath room sink.

(Am)road.

An Damn, er you

real ly (G)turn me on, a paint ing your toe nails pink.

Don’t Eas y, ba by, for these you to say, for.

but if I can make it just one more day, and gon na that old (G)house is gon na be (C)shak ing.

Been I hope those bricks and it’s boards can (C)take it.

I wan But I won’t be sur prised if the whole damn place just (F)falls.

Love you, ba by, like a wreck ing ball.

Wan na rock you, ba by, like a wreck ing ball.

And that old house is gon na be (C)shak ing.

Raft er rock ing, foun da tion quak (C)ing.

Crash right through the front door and back you up a gainst the wall.

Love you, ba by.

Take it right there, ba by.

Rock you, ba by,

like a wreck ing ball.

Like A Wrecking Ball — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Like A Wrecking Ball" by Eric Church: 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, 68 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Like A Wrecking Ball”

What key is "Like A Wrecking Ball" by Eric Church played in?
Like A Wrecking Ball 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 "Like A Wrecking Ball"?
The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like A Wrecking Ball" 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 "Like A Wrecking Ball"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Like A Wrecking Ball"?
"Like A Wrecking Ball" was originally performed by Eric Church. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Like A Wrecking Ball"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Csus4, Em, F, G.
What other songs by Eric Church can I play here?
Try "GIVE ME BACK MY HOMETOWN", "SPRINGSTEEN", "DRINK IN MY HAND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Like A Wrecking Ball" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Like A Wrecking Ball" by Eric Church. 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 "Like A Wrecking Ball" 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 "Like A Wrecking Ball" 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.