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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Spinning Wheel" by Blood, Sweat & Tears in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Spinning Wheel"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Spinning Wheel" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 88 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.