Watching The Wheels

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

Peo ple say I’m cra zy

do in’ what I (C)do a in’.

Well, they give me all kinds of warn ings

to save me from (C)ru en in.

When I (F)When I say that I’m O.

K.

well they (G)look at me kind a strange:

I (F)“Sure ly you’re not hap py now you no (G)long ting er play the game.”

Peo ple say I’m laz y,

do dream in’ my (C)life a way.

Well, they give me all kinds of ad vice

de signed to en (C)light en me.

Well, they (F)tell ’em that I’m do in’ fine watch ing (G)shad at ows on the wall,

I (F)“Don’t you miss the big time, boy?

You’re no (G)long ting er on the ball.”

I’m just (G)sit tin’ here watch in’ the wheels go round and round.

I real ly (Am)love to watch them roll.

No long er rid ing on the mer ry go round.

I just had to let it go.

I just (Ab6)had to let it (C)go.

I just (Ab6)had to let it go.

Watching The Wheels — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Watching The Wheels" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 176 BPM.

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About “Watching The Wheels”

Can I play "Watching The Wheels" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Watching The Wheels" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Watching The Wheels" by John Lennon played in?
Watching The Wheels 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 "Watching The Wheels"?
The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Watching The Wheels" 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 "Watching The Wheels"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Watching The Wheels"?
"Watching The Wheels" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Watching The Wheels"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Watching The Wheels" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Watching The Wheels"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Watching The Wheels" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.