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 she nev er er (E)hol low.
It takes the (A)shape of a place back out (E)west.
rest.
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 she nev er er (E)tired.
low.
But now she (A)won’t be com ing back with (E)the rest.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
"Wide Open Spaces" 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 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”
- 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.