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(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.
Wild West Hero — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Wild West Hero" 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 G, 90 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 “Wild West Hero”
- Can I play "Wild West Hero" 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 "Wild West Hero" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Wild West Hero" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
- Wild West Hero is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Wild West Hero"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Wild West Hero" 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 "Wild West Hero"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Wild West Hero"?
- "Wild West Hero" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Wild West Hero"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A, A7, Am, Am7, B, B7, C, Cm, +9 more.
- What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
- Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Wild West Hero"?
- 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. "Wild West Hero" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Wild West Hero"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Wild West Hero" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.