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(F)Light (C)out, (F)Wan (Bb)der (F)lust,
head (C)us (F)out (Bb)to (C)sea.
(Gm)Cap tain says there ’ll be a bust,
(C)this one’s (F)not for me.
(F)Take (C)us (F)from (Bb)the (F)dark,
out (C)where (F)we (Bb)can (C)see.
(Gm)Cap tain’s out to ’ll make his mark,
(C)this one’s (F)not to be.
(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,
(Bb)help us to be (F)free.
(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,
(Gm)do it just for me,
(Eb)Wan der (Bbm)lust.
(Gm)Cap tain’s out to ’ll make his mark,
(C)this one’s (F)not to be.
Oh, (C)where did (F)I
go wrong, my love?
What (C)pet ty (F)crime (Bb)was I found guilt y of?
What bet ter time
to find a brand new day?
Oh, Wan der lust, a way.
(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,
(Bb)help us to be (F)free.
(Bb)Light out, Wan der (F)lust,
(Gm)do it just for me,
(Eb)Wan der (Bbm)lust.
(Gm)Cap tain says there ’ll be a bust,
(C)this one’s (F)not for me.
Oh, (C)where did (F)I
go wrong, my love?
What (C)pet ty (F)crime (Bb)was I found guilt y of?
What bet ter time
to find a brand new day?
Oh, Wan der lust, a way.
(C)Drop ping a line,
(F)may be this time it’s (Bb)Wan der lust for me.
Wanderlust — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Wanderlust" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 90 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 “Wanderlust”
- Why does "Wanderlust" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Wanderlust".
- What key is "Wanderlust" by Paul McCartney played in?
- Wanderlust 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 "Wanderlust"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wanderlust" 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 "Wanderlust"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wanderlust"?
- "Wanderlust" was originally performed by Paul McCartney. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Paul McCartney can I play here?
- Try "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "MAYBE I'M AMAZED", "I DON'T KNOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Wanderlust"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Wanderlust".
- Can I see all the notes in "Wanderlust"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
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