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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Wide Open Spaces" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.
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About “Wide Open Spaces”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Wide Open Spaces" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Wide Open Spaces" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Wide Open Spaces" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Wide Open Spaces" is in the key of E at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Wide Open Spaces"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.