Watching The Wheels

by John Lennon
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Lyrics

Peo ple say I’m cra zy

do in’ what I’m (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)sit long ting er play the game.”

Peo ple say I’m la zy,

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)sit 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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Watching The Wheels" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 140 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 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Watching The Wheels" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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.

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