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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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.
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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Watching The Wheels" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Watching The Wheels" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Watching The Wheels" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Watching The Wheels" is in the key of C at 176 BPM.
- What chords are in "Watching The Wheels"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.