(A)Head in’ down south to the (E)land in of the pines, land, I I’m (F#m)thumb in’ my way out of North Car o line.
My (A)Starin’ up the road tar, and (E)pray to God I see head lights.
I (A)made it down the coast ters keep in (E)sev en teen hours.
Lost Pick (F#m)in’ me a bou quet of dog wood flowers.
And I’m a (A)hop in’ for Ra leigh, I can (E)see my ba by to night.
So, rock me, ma ma, like a (E)wag on wheel.
Rock me, ma ma, an y (D)way you feel.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Rock me, ma ma, like the (E)wind and the rain.
Rock me, ma ma, like a (D)south bound train.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
(A)Run nin’ from the to the (E)up in New the Eng land, I was (F#m)born to be a dler in an time string band.
My (A)ba by plays the tar, and (E)pray I pick a jo now.
lights.
Oh, (A)north it coun try win ters keep a (E)get tin’ me down.
Lost my (F#m)mon ey play in’ er, so I to leave And But I (A)ain’t in’ turn in’ leigh, I to (E)liv in’ that life to no
So, rock me, ma ma, like a (E)wag on wheel.
Rock me, ma ma, an y (D)way you feel.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Rock me, ma ma, like the (E)wind and the rain.
Rock me, ma ma, like a (D)south bound train.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
(A)Walk in’ through the South (E)out of Ro a noke, I caught a (F#m)truck er out of Phil ly, had a (D)nice long toke.
But (A)he’s a head in’ west from the (E)Cum ber land Gap to (D)John son Cit y, Ten nes see.
I got, I got ta move on be fore the sun.
I hear my (F#m)ba by call in’ my name and I (D)know that she’s the on ly one.
And (A)if I die in Ra leigh, at (E)least I will die free.
So, rock me, ma ma, like a (E)wag on wheel.
Rock me, ma ma, an y (D)way you feel.
(A)Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Oh, rock me, ma ma, like the (E)wind and the rain.
Rock me, ma ma, like a (D)south bound train.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Oh, so rock me, ma ma, like a (E)wag on wheel.
Rock me, ma ma, an y (D)way you feel.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Rock me, ma ma, like the (E)wind and the rain.
Rock me, ma ma, like a (D)south bound train.
Hey,
ma ma, rock me.
Wagon Wheel by Darius Rucker
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 142 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Wagon Wheel”
- What key is "Wagon Wheel" in?
- "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker is in the key of A with a tempo of 142 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Wagon Wheel" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Wagon Wheel" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Wagon Wheel"?
- This arrangement of "Wagon Wheel" uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Wagon Wheel" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Darius Rucker can I play here?
- Try "IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG", "ALRIGHT", "THIS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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