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Ev ’ry day you live a life so (C6)full of hope.
Should n’t drag your soul a round you like a (C6)leath er rope.
You re mem ber ev ’ry thing you thought your (C6)life would be?
Well, it’s fall en through the cracks of an cient (C6)his to ry.
(F)Whoa,
(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?
(F)Whoa,
(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?
(G)Tell you what I’ve heard:
the wheels are fall ing off, the wheels are fall ing off the world.
Fri day night, and ev ’ry thing is (C6)A.
o kay;
we are liv ing like we’ve al ways known a (C6)dif f’rent way.
We are tak ing all the dif f’rent roads be (C6)fore I go.
It ’ll bring you back a round of to the (C6)one you know.
(F)Whoa,
(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?
(F)Whoa,
(F6/9)is this some thing that I’ve nev er, (Fmaj13)some thing that I’ve nev (F6/9)er had?
(G)Tell you what I’ve heard:
the wheels are fall ing off, the wheels are fall ing off the world.
Fri are fall ing off the world.
The wheels are fall ing off the world.
The wheels are fall ing off the world.
are fall ing off the world.
The wheels are fall ing off the world.
The wheels are fall ing off the world.
Wheels — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wheels" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 138 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to get comfortable with extended major chords — your right hand will move between C, C6, and Cmaj7 shapes, which only differ by one or two notes each time, so focus on keeping your hand relaxed and letting just one finger shift while the others stay anchored.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll sit on the root note C for long stretches before moving to F or G — simple, but at 138 BPM you need that hand locked in steady and even so the rhythm doesn't drift.
Start hands-separate and slow, especially through the F to F6 to Fmaj shifts where the voicing changes are subtle and easy to fumble.
Once you can loop the verse smoothly at around 100 BPM, gradually bring it up to tempo.
This is the piece that'll make jazzy major-chord extensions feel like second nature under your fingers.
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About “Wheels”
- Can I play "Wheels" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Wheels" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wheels" by Jamie Cullum played in?
- 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 "Wheels"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "Wheels"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wheels"?
- "Wheels" was originally performed by Jamie Cullum. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wheels"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: C, C6, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, F, F6, Fmaj, +1 more.
- What other songs by Jamie Cullum can I play here?
- Try "TWENTYSOMETHING", "NEXT YEAR, BABY", "GRAN TORINO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wheels"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Wheels" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wheels"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wheels" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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