Wild West Hero

by Electric Light Orchestra
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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.

Wild West Hero — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Wild West Hero" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Wild West Hero”

Where are the chord symbols for "Wild West Hero" 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. "Wild West Hero" is in G.
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.
Does "Wild West Hero" 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. "Wild West Hero" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.
What chords are in "Wild West Hero"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.