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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 — 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.
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About “Wild West Hero”
- Can I learn "Wild West Hero" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Wild West Hero" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Wild West Hero"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Wild West Hero" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Wild West Hero"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Wild West Hero" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.