Other arrangements of Watching The Wheels
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Watching The Wheels" by John Lennon: 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, 176 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 “Watching The Wheels”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Watching The Wheels" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Watching The Wheels" by John Lennon. 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 "Watching The Wheels" 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 "Watching The Wheels" 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.