Woody's Roundup

by Randy Newman
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Wood (C#7)y’s (D)Round up, (G)right here ev gath ’ry (D)day.

Wood y’s Round up, where (E6)come on, it’s time to (A7)play.

There’s (Bm)Jes sie, the yo del in’ (F#m)cow girl.

(O dl lay ee o dl o ho o dl lay ee o ee.) (Bm)Bulls eye, he’s (F#m)Wood y’s horse.

Pete, the old pros (D)pec tor, and (E6)Wood y, the man him (A7)self, of course.

It’s (Em7)time for Wood y’s (D)Round up.

(G)He’s the (G#dim)ver y (A#dim)best.

He’s the (D)root in’ est toot in’ est (G#dim)cow boy in the wild, (A7)wild (D)West.

(A7)frown.

(Em7)Bad guys go (Fdim)run nin’ (G#dim)when ev er he’s in (A#dim)town.

He’s the (D)root in’ est toot in’ est (G#dim)shoot in’ est hoot in’ est (D)cow boy (A7)a (D)round.

Wood y’s (D6)Round up.

Woody's Roundup by Randy Newman

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 192 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Woody's Roundup”

What key is "Woody's Roundup" in?
"Woody's Roundup" by Randy Newman is in the key of D with a tempo of 192 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Woody's Roundup" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Woody's Roundup" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Woody's Roundup" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Randy Newman can I play here?
Try "Almost There", "We Belong Together", "You've Got A Friend In Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.