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(E7)What goes (A7)up
(D7)must come (G)down,
spin ning (A7)wheel
(D7)got to go ’round.
(E7)Talk in’ ’bout your (A7)trou bles, it’s a (D7)cry in’ sin,
(D7)ride (CN.C.)a paint ed po ny, let the spin (D)ning wheel spin.
You got no (A7)mon ey,
you got no (G)home,
spin ning (A7)wheel
(D7)all a lone,
(E7)talk in’ ’bout your (A7)trou bles and you, you nev er learn,
(D7)ride (CN.C.)a paint ed po ny, let the spin (D)ning wheel turn.
Did you find your di (Bb)rect ing sign on the straight and nar row high
way.
Would you mind a re (Bb)flect ing sign?
Just (Ab)let it shine
with (G)in your mind,
and (Ab)show you
the (Bb)col ors
that are (C)real.
(E7)Some one is (A7)wait ing
just for you,
spin ning (A7)wheel
(D7)spin ning true.
(E7)Drop all your (A7)trou bles by the (D7)riv er side,
(D7)catch (CN.C.)a paint ed po ny on the spin (D)ning wheel ride.
Spinning Wheel — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Spinning Wheel" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 88 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 “Spinning Wheel”
- Why does "Spinning Wheel" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Spinning Wheel".
- What key is "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears played in?
- Spinning Wheel is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Spinning Wheel"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Spinning Wheel" 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 "Spinning Wheel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Spinning Wheel"?
- "Spinning Wheel" was originally performed by Blood, Sweat & Tears. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Spinning Wheel"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: A7, Ab, Bb, C, D7, D9, E7, G.
- What other songs by Blood, Sweat & Tears can I play here?
- Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "AND WHEN I DIE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Spinning Wheel"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Spinning Wheel".
- Can I see all the notes in "Spinning Wheel"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 88 BPM.