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(F)Here comes John ny sing ing old ies, gold ies, be bop a lu la ba by what I say.
Here comes John ny sing ing I got a wom an down in the tun nels trying to make it pay.
He got the ac tion, he got the mo tion, yeah, the boy can play.
Ded i ca tion, de vo tion, (F)turn ing all the night time in to the day.
He do the song a bout the sweet lov in’ (C)wom an.
He do the (F)song a bout the knife.
ble and the (Bb)strife.
He do the (F7)walk,
he do the walk of (Bb)life,
(C)yeah, he do the walk of (F)life.
(F)Here comes John ny and he’ll tell you sto ry.
Hand me a down la my by walk in’ shoes, Here comes John ny with the pow’r and the glo ry, down back the beat nels the to talk in’ blues.
He got the ac tion, he got the mo tion, yeah, the boy can play.
Ded i ca tion, de vo tion, (F)turn ing all the night time in to the day.
He do the song a bout the sweet lov in’ (C)wom an.
He do the (F)song a bout the knife.
ble and the (Bb)strife.
He do the (F7)walk,
he do the walk of (Bb)life,
(C)yeah, he do the walk of (F)life.
Walk Of Life — Simple Sheet Music
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"Walk Of Life" 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 Bb, 138 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Walk Of Life”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Walk Of Life"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Walk Of Life" by Dire Straits played in?
- Walk Of Life is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walk Of Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Walk Of Life" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Walk Of Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Walk Of Life"?
- "Walk Of Life" was originally performed by Dire Straits. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Dire Straits can I play here?
- Try "MONEY FOR NOTHING", "WALK OF LIFE", "SULTANS OF SWING". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Walk Of Life". Key of Bb, 138 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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