Learn "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK" by The Band on Piano

Master "UP ON CRIPPLE CREEK" by The Band with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of A at 80 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 80 BPM.

Lyrics

When (A)I get off of this moun tain, ya (D)know where I wan na go? Straight down the Mis sis sip pi Riv er to the (E)Gulf of Mex i co to (A)Lake Charles, Lou’ si an a; lit tle Bes sie, girl I once knew. And she told me just to (D)come on by if there’s (E)an y thing that she could do. (A)Up on Crip ple Creek, she sends me. (D)If I spring a leak, she mends me. (E)I don’t have to speak ’cause she de fends me. A (F#m)drunk ard’s dream if I (G)ev er did see one. (A)I get off of this moun tain, ya (D)know where I wan na go? Straight down the Mis sis sip pi Riv er to the (E)Gulf of Mex i co to (A)Lake Charles, Lou’ si an a; lit tle Bes sie, girl I once knew. And she told me just to (D)come on by if there’s (E)an y thing that she could do. (A)Up on Crip ple Creek, she sends me. (D)If I spring a leak, she mends me. (E)I don’t have to speak ’cause she de fends me. A (F#m)drunk ard’s dream if I (G)ev er did see one. No, no, hoo. (A)Lo dy, lo dy, lo dy, hoo. No, no, hoo. (A)Lo dy, lo dy, lo dy, hoo.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
A
Tempo
80 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
The Band

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How to Play "Up On Cripple Creek" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.