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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wagon Wheel" 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, 142 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 “Wagon Wheel”
- Can I play "Wagon Wheel" 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 "Wagon Wheel" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker played in?
- Wagon Wheel 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 "Wagon Wheel"?
- The arrangement plays at 142 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wagon Wheel" 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 "Wagon Wheel"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wagon Wheel"?
- "Wagon Wheel" was originally performed by Darius Rucker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wagon Wheel"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, D, E, F#m. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Darius Rucker can I play here?
- Try "IT WON'T BE LIKE THIS FOR LONG", "ALRIGHT", "THIS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wagon Wheel"?
- 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. "Wagon Wheel" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wagon Wheel"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wagon Wheel" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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