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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Wagon Wheel"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Wagon Wheel" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 142 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.