Wagon Wheel

by Darius Rucker
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Lyrics

(A)Head in’ down south cold to the (E)land in of the pines, land, I I’m (F#m)thumb in’ my way fid out of North (D)old Car o line.

My (A)Starin’ up the road gui tar, and (E)pray to God I ban 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 pok quet of dog (D)had wood flowers.

town.

And I’m a (A)hop in’ for Ra back leigh, I can (E)see my ba old by to night.

(D)more.

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 cold to the (E)up in New the Eng land, I was (F#m)born to be a fid dler in an (D)old time string band.

My (A)ba by plays the gui tar, and (E)pray I pick a ban 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’ pok er, so I (D)had to leave town.

And But I (A)ain’t in’ turn in’ back leigh, I to (E)liv in’ that old life to no (D)more.

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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Wagon Wheel" 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 A, 142 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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.

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