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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Spinning Wheel" 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 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”
- Can I play "Spinning Wheel" 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 "Spinning Wheel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Spinning Wheel"?
- 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. "Spinning Wheel" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Spinning Wheel"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Spinning Wheel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.