Other arrangements of Walk On The Wild Side
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(C)hitch hiked her way a cross was ev the U.
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A (D)Plucked her eye brows on the way, you (D)shaved her legs 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 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.
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Walk On The Wild Side — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 104 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 On The Wild Side”
- What key is "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed played in?
- Walk On The Wild Side is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Walk On The Wild Side"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Walk On The Wild Side" 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 On The Wild Side"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Walk On The Wild Side"?
- "Walk On The Wild Side" was originally performed by Lou Reed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Walk On The Wild Side"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, F, F6. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Lou Reed can I play here?
- Try "PERFECT DAY", "Perfect Day", "Perfect Day". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Walk On The Wild Side" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Walk On The Wild Side" by Lou Reed. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Walk On The Wild Side" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Walk On The Wild Side" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.