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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 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 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 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 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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Watching The Wheels" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of C, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Watching The Wheels”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Watching The Wheels"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- What chords are used in "Watching The Wheels"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab6, Am, C, C7, Dm, Dm7, F, F#dim7, +2 more.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Watching The Wheels". Key of C, 140 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.