Wheel In The Sky

by Journey
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Lyrics

Win ter is here in’ a gain, oh home,

got n’t to make it be a fore too long more.

I Ooo hope she I (Bb)can’t take this on a ver y much (Dm)long er.

Sent a let ter on a long sum mer rain.

Don’t made I’ll nev er sil gon na make it home a clay.

ooh, I’ve been (Bb)run nin’ down this dust it’s kiss in’ the day.

Ooh, the (Dm)wheel in the (F)sky keeps on (C)turn in’.

I (Dm)don’t know where (F)I’ll be to (C)mor row.

(Dm)(1.,2.) in the (F)sky keeps on (C)turn in’.

(C)whoa.

I ter been try in’ to make it home,

got n’t to make it be a fore too long more.

I Ooo hope she I (Bb)can’t take this on a ver y much (Dm)long er.

I’m a stand in’ in the sleet and mer rain.

Don’t think I’ll nev er sil gon na make it home a gain.

The morn in’ (Bb)sun is ris in’; dust it’s kiss in’ the day.

Ooh, the (Dm)wheel in the (F)sky keeps on (C)turn in’.

I (Dm)don’t know where (F)I’ll be to (C)mor row.

(Dm)(3.) in the (F)sky keeps me (C)yearn in’,

(C)whoa.

(C)Now, now, now, now, now,

(CN.C.)for to mor row.

Oh, the

Oh, the (Dm)wheel in the (F)sky keeps on (C)turn in’;

I (F)don’t know where don’t know be I to (C)don’t know.

row.

(Dm)Wheel in the (F)sky keeps on (C)turn in’;

I (F)don’t know, I don’t know be I to (C)don’t know.

row.

Wheel In The Sky — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Wheel In The Sky" by Journey in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 103 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Wheel In The Sky”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Wheel In The Sky"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Wheel In The Sky" by Journey played in?
Wheel In The Sky is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wheel In The Sky"?
The arrangement plays at 103 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wheel In The Sky" 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 "Wheel In The Sky"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wheel In The Sky"?
"Wheel In The Sky" was originally performed by Journey. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wheel In The Sky"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C, Dm, F, G, Gm.
What other songs by Journey can I play here?
Try "Faithfully", "FAITHFULLY", "When You Love a Woman". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Wheel In The Sky" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 103 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.