Learn "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" by Lou Reed on Piano

Master "WALK ON THE WILD SIDE" by Lou Reed with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of C at 104 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 104 BPM.

Lyrics

(C)Hol ar ly came from Mi er am i F on L the (F6)A, land. (C)hitch hiked her way a cross was ev the U. S. (F6)A. ling. A (D)Plucked her eye brows on the way, you (D)shaved her legs would and then he was a she. She says, (C)“Hey, babe, take a walk on the (F6)wild side, said (C)hey, hon ey, take a walk on the (F)wild side. (C)Can ar dy came y from er once out gave it the a (F6)is land. (C)In the back bod room she was ev ’ry bod y’s (F6)dar ling. A (D)But she nev er lost her head you (D)e ven when would she was giv in’ head. where She says, (C)“Hey, babe, take a walk on the (F6)wild side, said (C)hey, hon Joe, take a walk on the (F)wild side. (F6)wild side. And the col ored girls go (C)Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo. (C)(Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (F6)doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo (C)doo.) (C)doo.)

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
C
Tempo
104 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Lou Reed

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How to Play "Walk On The Wild Side" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.