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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Wild West Hero" by Electric Light Orchestra in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

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.

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