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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Wagon Wheel" by Darius Rucker in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Wagon Wheel" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Wagon Wheel" with hands-separate practice in A at 142 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Wagon Wheel"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Wagon Wheel" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Wagon Wheel"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Wagon Wheel" is in the key of A at 142 BPM.
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