Magic Carpet Ride

by Steppenwolf
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(D)I like (C)to (G)dream

(D)right be tween (C)my (G)sound ma chine.

On a (D)cloud of sound (C)I (G)drift in the night, an y (C)place it goes (G)is right; goes far, flies near, to the (C)stars a (G)way from here.

Well, you (C)don’t (G)know what we (C)can (G)find.

Oh, (D)why don’t you (C)come with (G)me, lit tle girl, on a (C)mag ic (G)car pet ride.

Well, you (C)don’t (G)know what we (C)can (G)see.

(D)Why don’t you (C)tell your (G)dreams to me, (D)fan ta sy (C)will (G)set you free.

Close your eyes, girl, look in side, girl, let the sound take you a (Gno3)way.

Last (D)night I owned (C)A (G)lad din’s lamp and so I (C)wished that (G)I could stay.

Be fore the (C)thing could (G)an swer me, (D)some one (C)came and took the (G)lamp a way.

I looked a round a lous y (C)can dle is (G)all I found.

Well, (Gno3)way.

Magic Carpet Ride by Steppenwolf

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Magic Carpet Ride

What key is "Magic Carpet Ride" in?
"Magic Carpet Ride" by Steppenwolf is in the key of G with a tempo of 112 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Magic Carpet Ride" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Magic Carpet Ride" 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.
What chords are used in "Magic Carpet Ride"?
This arrangement of "Magic Carpet Ride" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, D, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Magic Carpet Ride" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Steppenwolf can I play here?
Try "BORN TO BE WILD", "Born To Be Wild". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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