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From the (G)great At lan tic O cean to the (C)wide Pa cif ic’s shore, from the (D7)ones we leave be hind us to the (G)ones we (C)see once (D7)more.
She’s (G)might y tall and hand some, and (C)quite well known by all,
(D7)how we love the choo choo of the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
Hear the bell and whis tle call ing, hear the (C)wheels that go “clack clack”, hear the (D7)roar ing of the en gine, as she (G)rolls a (C)long the (D7)track.
The (G)mag ic of the rail road wins (C)hearts of one and all, as we (D7)reach our des tin a tion on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
Lis ten (G)to the rhyth mic jin gle and the (C)rum ble and the roar, as she (D7)glides a long the wood lands through the (G)hills and (C)by the (D7)shore.
You (G)hear the might y en gine and (C)pray that it won’t stall,
(D7)while we safe ly trav el on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
Hear the bell and whis tle call ing, hear the (C)wheels that go “clack clack”, hear the (D7)roar ing of the en gine, as she (G)rolls a (C)long the (D7)track.
The (G)mag ic of the rail road wins (C)hearts of one and all, as we (D7)reach our des tin a tion on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
She was (G)ball.
The Wabash Cannon Ball — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Wabash Cannon Ball" by Traditional: 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 G, 200 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 “The Wabash Cannon Ball”
- What key is "The Wabash Cannon Ball" by Traditional played in?
- The Wabash Cannon Ball 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 "The Wabash Cannon Ball"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wabash Cannon 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 "The Wabash Cannon Ball"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wabash Cannon Ball"?
- "The Wabash Cannon Ball" was originally performed by Traditional. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Traditional can I play here?
- Try "Bury Me Beneath the Willow", "DECK THE HALLS", "WE SHALL OVERCOME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Wabash Cannon Ball" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wabash Cannon Ball" by Traditional. 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 "The Wabash Cannon Ball" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "The Wabash Cannon 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.