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From out the wide Pa cif ic to the broad At lan tic (C)shore, she (D7)climbs climbed high Rock moun tains up hill and by the (G)shore.
Al the though she’s tall and hand some and she’s known quite well by (C)all, she’s a (D7)reg ’lar com bi na tion of the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
Our east ern states are dan dies, so the west ern peo ple (C)say.
When (D7)she climbed Old Rock Is land took all her style a (G)way.
To the Lakes of Min ne so ta where the rip pling wa ters (C)fall, no a (D7)chang es can be tak en on the Wa bash Can non (G)ball.
Our (G)ball.
(Bb)She (B)came (C)down from Bir ming ham gle one the cold De cem ber (F)day.
As she (G7)pulled in to the sta tion you could hear all the peo ple (C)say: There’s a gal from Ten nes the see, gine she is long and she is (F)tall.
She she’s (G7)come from Bir ming ham gle on the Wa bash Can non (C)ball.
Just (C)lis ten to the jin gle and the rum ble and the (F)roar, as she (G7)glides a long the wood land to the hills and the to the (C)shore.
Hear the might y rush of the en gine hear the lone some ho boes (F)call, while she’s (G7)trav ’ling through the jun gle on the Wa bash Can non (C)ball.
Just (C)ball.
Here’s to (F)old man Dad dy Clax ton may his name for ev er (Bb)stand; may it (C)al ways be re mem bered through out the (F)land.
His earth ly race is o ver and the cur tains ’round him (Bb)fall.
We’ll (C)car ry him home to vic t’ry on the Wa (Bb)bash (Eb)Can (E)non (F)ball.
Wabash Cannonball — Simple Sheet Music
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"Wabash Cannonball" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 196 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 “Wabash Cannonball”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Wabash Cannonball"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Wabash Cannonball" by The Carter Family played in?
- Wabash Cannonball 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 "Wabash Cannonball"?
- The arrangement plays at 196 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wabash Cannonball" 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 "Wabash Cannonball"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wabash Cannonball"?
- "Wabash Cannonball" was originally performed by The Carter Family. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by The Carter Family can I play here?
- Try "Can The Circle Be Unbroken (Will The Circle Be Unbroken)", "Keep On The Sunny Side". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Wabash Cannonball". Key of G, 196 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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