Wide Open Spaces

by The Chicks
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Lyrics

Who does n’t (F#m7)know what I’m (E)talk ing a bout?

Who’s nev er left (F#m7)home, who’s nev er (E)struck out to find a (A)dream and a life of (E)their own,

a place in the clouds, a foun da (A)tion of (B)stone?

She Man y pre cede and man y will (E)fol low,

a young girl’s dreams no long nev er er (E)hol low.

It takes the (A)shape of a place out (E)west.

But what it holds for her she has n’t yet guessed.

She needs wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

She trav eled this road and as y a (E)child, low,

wide eyed and grin ning, long nev er er (E)tired.

low.

But now she (A)won’t be com ing with (E)the

If these are life’s les sons, she’ll take n’t this test.

She needs wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

(E)stakes.

She (F#m7)knows the high stakes.

As her folks drive a (A)way, her dad yells, (E)“Check the oil.”

Mom stares out the (A)win dow and says, “I’m (E)leav in’ my girl.” She said, “It (A)did n’t seem like that long (E)a go”

when she stood there and let her own (A)folks (B)know she need ed wide (F#m7)o pen spac es,

room to make her big mis takes.

She needs

new fac (A)es.

She (B)knows the high (E)stakes.

She (F#m7)knows the high stakes, she knows the (B)high (E)stakes.

Wide (F#m7)o pen spac es, she (B)knows the high (E)stakes,

she (B)knows the high (E)stakes, wide (F#m7)o pen spac es.

Wide Open Spaces — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Wide Open Spaces" by The Chicks: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of E, 120 BPM.

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

About “Wide Open Spaces”

What key is "Wide Open Spaces" by The Chicks played in?
Wide Open Spaces is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wide Open Spaces"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Wide Open Spaces" 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 "Wide Open Spaces"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Wide Open Spaces"?
"Wide Open Spaces" was originally performed by The Chicks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Wide Open Spaces"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, B, E, F#m7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Chicks can I play here?
Try "NOT READY TO MAKE NICE", "LONG TIME GONE", "GOODBYE EARL". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Wide Open Spaces" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Wide Open Spaces" by The Chicks. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Wide Open Spaces" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Wide Open Spaces" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.