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When (G)I get off of this moun tain, ya (C)know where I wan na go?
Straight down the Mis sis sip pi Riv er to the (D)Gulf of Mex i co.
To (G)Lake Charles, Lou ’si an na, Lit tle (C)Bes sie, girl I once knew
And she told me just to (Cmaj7)come on by, If there’s (D)an y thing that she could do.
(G)Up on Crip ple Creek, she sends me; (C)If I spring a leak, she mends me; (D)I don’t have to speak ’cause she de fends me.
A (Em)drunk ard’s dream if I (F)ev er did see one.
(G)I get off of this moun tain, ya (C)know where I wan na go?
Straight down the Mis sis sip pi Riv er to the (D)Gulf of Mex i co.
To (G)Lake Charles, Lou ’si an na, Lit tle (C)Bes sie, girl I once knew
And she told me just to (Cmaj7)come on by, If there’s (D)an y thing that she could do.
(G)Up on Crip ple Creek, she sends me; (C)If I spring a leak, she mends me; (D)I don’t have to speak ’cause she de fends me.
A (Em)drunk ard’s dream if I (F)ev er did see one.
No, no, (C)hoo.
(G)Lo dy, lo dy, lo dy, hoo.
No, no, (C)hoo.
(G)Lo dy, lo dy, lo dy, hoo.
Up On Cripple Creek — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Up On Cripple Creek" 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, 128 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 “Up On Cripple Creek”
- Can I play "Up On Cripple Creek" 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 "Up On Cripple Creek" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Up On Cripple Creek" by The Band played in?
- Up On Cripple Creek 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 "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Up On Cripple Creek" 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 "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- "Up On Cripple Creek" was originally performed by The Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Band can I play here?
- Try "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK", "THE WEIGHT", "THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- 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. "Up On Cripple Creek" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Up On Cripple Creek" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.