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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Wagon Wheel" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Wagon Wheel" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Wagon Wheel" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.