Other arrangements of Up On Cripple Creek
Pick a learning view.
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.
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 A, 80 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 “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 A 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 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Up On Cripple Creek" 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 "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 chords are used in "Up On Cripple Creek"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, C, D, E, F#m, G.
- What other songs by The Band can I play here?
- Try "THE WEIGHT", "THE NIGHT THEY DROVE OLD DIXIE DOWN", "The Weight". 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 simplified for beginners.
- 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.