Other arrangements of The Wall
Pick a learning view.
I’m (G#m)wo ven in a fan ta sy.
I (D#m)can’t be lieve the things I see.
The (F#)path that I have cho sen now has (Bmaj7)led me to a wall.
And (G#m6)with each pass ing day ing I feel a (Bb7sus)lit tle more like (Eb)some thing dear was (Bb7sus)lost.
It (Cbmaj7)ris es now be (Db)fore ter me, a (Cbmaj7)dark and si lent (Db)bar ri er be (Eb)tween
(Fm7)all I (Eb)am and (Ebm)all that I would (E)ev er want to (Cb)be.
It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,
(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and mark ing off the (E)bound a ries my (Db)spir it
I would e (Eb)rase.
To (G#m)pass be yond is what I seek.
I (D#m)fear that I may be too weak.
And (F#)those are few who’ve seen it through to (Bmaj7)glimpse the oth er side.
The (G#m6)prom ised land is wait ure like a a (Bb7sus)maid en that is (Eb)soon to be a (Bb7sus)bride.
The (Cbmaj7)mo ment is a (Db)mas with piece; the (Cbmaj7)weight of in de (Db)ci sion’s in the (Eb)air,
(Fm7)stand ing (Eb)there, the (Ebm)sym bol and the (E)sum of all that’s (Cb)me.
It’s just a (Db)trav es (Eb)ty,
(Fm7)tow er (Ebm)ing, and block ing out the (E)light and blind ing (Db)me.
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There want to (Eb)see.
To (Eb)loss.
The Wall — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Wall" by Kansas: 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 E, 88 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “The Wall”
- What key is "The Wall" by Kansas played in?
- The Wall is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Wall"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Wall" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "The Wall"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Wall"?
- "The Wall" was originally performed by Kansas. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Wall"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Bb, Bb7, Bmaj7, C#, Cb, Cbmaj7, D, D#, +10 more.
- What other songs by Kansas can I play here?
- Try "SONG FOR AMERICA", "CARRY ON WAYWARD SON", "DUST IN THE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Wall" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Wall" by Kansas. 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 Wall" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, 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 Wall" 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.