Up On Cripple Creek

by The Band
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Up On Cripple Creek" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Up On Cripple Creek

Where are the chord symbols for "Up On Cripple Creek" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Up On Cripple Creek" is in G.
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.
Does "Up On Cripple Creek" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Up On Cripple Creek" is in the key of G at 128 BPM.
What chords are in "Up On Cripple Creek"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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