Learn "WILD WEST HERO" by Electric Light Orchestra on Piano

Master "WILD WEST HERO" by Electric Light Orchestra with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of G at 90 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 90 BPM.

Lyrics

(G)Wish I (D)was, yeah, a wild west (Dsus)he ro. Some times I (Em7)look up high, and then I (Cmaj7)think there might just (A7)be a bet ter life. A way from (Em7)all we know, that’s where I (Cmaj7)wan na go. out (A7)on the wild the (Dsus)side and I (G)wish I (D)was oh (D)oh oh oh, a (G7)wild (C)west (A7)he (G)ro. (Am7)Ride the (G)range all the day. till the first fad ing light, be with (C)my west ern (G)girl round the fire oh, so bright, I’d be the In di ans’ friend, let them (Em)live to be free, rid in’ in to the sun set, I (Am)wish (Cm)I could (G)be. I’d ride the (Em7)des ert sands and through the (Cmaj7)prai rie lands, just (A7)try’n’ to do what’s right. The folks would (Em7)come to me, they’d say, “We (Cmaj7)need you here.” I’d (A7)stay there for the (Dsus)night. Oh, I (G)wish I (D)was oh (D)oh oh oh, a (G7)wild (C)west (A7)he (G)ro. (Am7)Ride the (G)range all the day. till the first fad ing light, be with (C)my west ern (G)girl round the fire oh, so bright, I’d be the In di ans’ friend, let them (Em)live to be free, rid in’ in to the sun set, I (Am)wish (Cm)I could (G)be. Oh, I (B7)wish I was, oh (D)oh oh oh, a (G7)wild (C)west (A7)he (D)ro. Oh, I (B7)wish I was, oh (D)oh oh oh, a (G7)wild (C)west (A7)he (D)ro. Oh, I (A7)he (D)he Wish I (Em)was, ooh ooh (A7)ooh ooh, a wild west (Dsus)he (G)ro.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
90 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Wild West Hero" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.