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 (Dm)look 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 (Dm)look 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 — Piano Lead Sheet
"Watching The Wheels" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 176 BPM.
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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.