Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)

by Lee Marvin
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Lyrics

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bb7)d’rin’ (Eb)star,

I

was born

un der a wan

(Cm)d’rin’ (Ab)star.

(Ab)Wheels are made for roll in’, mules are made to pack, I (Eb)nev er seen a (Gm)sight that (Edim7)did n’t look (F11)bet ter (F7)look in’ (Bb7)back.

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bb7)d’rin’ (Eb)star.

(Gm)Mud can make you pri soner, and the (Dm)plains can make you dry.

(Gm)Snow can burn your eyes, but on ly (Dm)peo ple make you cry.

(Fm)Home is made for com in’ from, for (Cm)dreams of go in’ to,

(Fm)which, with a ny luck, will nev er come (Bb7sus4)true.

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bb7)d’rin’ (Eb)star,

I

was born

un der a wan

(Cm)d’rin’ (Ab)star.

(Ab)Do I know where hell is?

Hell is in hel lo.

Hea (Eb)ven is “Good bye (Gm)for for (Edim7)ev er, it’s (F11)time for (F7)me to (Bb11)go.”

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bdim7)d’rin’ (Cm)star,

(Abm6)a (Eb)wan

(Eb6)d’rin’,

(Bb13sus4)wan

(Bb7)d’rin’

(Eb)star.

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bb7)d’rin’ (Eb)star.

(Gm)Mud can make you pri soner, and the (Dm)plains can make you dry.

(Gm)Snow can burn your eyes, but on ly (Dm)peo ple make you cry.

(Fm)Home is made for com in’ from, for (Cm)dreams of go in’ to,

(Fm)which, with a ny luck, will nev er come (Bb7sus4)true.

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bb7)d’rin’ (Eb)star,

I

was born

un der a wan

(Cm)d’rin’ (Ab)star.

(Ab)When get to hea ven, tie me to a tree, or (Eb)I’ll be gin to (Gm)roam, and (Edim7)soon you’ll (F11)know where (F7)I will (Bb11)be.

(Eb)I

(Bb7)was (Eb)born

un der a wan

(Bdim7)d’rin’ (Cm)star,

(Abm6)a (Eb)wan

(Eb6)d’rin’,

(Bb13sus4)wan

(Bb7)d’rin’

(Eb)star.

Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon) — Piano Accompaniment Track

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Free piano accompaniment for "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" by Lee Marvin. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 98 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)”

How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" with this backing?
Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)".
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" by Lee Marvin in?
The backing track is in Eb at 98 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)"?
"Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" was originally performed by Lee Marvin. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
How do I use "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" as a backing track?
Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
Can I change the key of "Wand'rin' Star (From Paint Your Wagon)" to fit my voice?
Yes — the original is in Eb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

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