Spinning Wheel
View chords used in this chart
Introd.: D7/9
[Verso 1]
E7 A7 D7 G
What goes up must come down
E7 A7 D7 G
Spinning Wheel got to go round
E7 A7 D7 G
Talkin 'bout your trouble sit's a crying sin
D7
Ride a painted pony let the spinning wheel spin
[Verso 2]
E7 A7 D7 G
You got no money, you got no home
E7 A7 D7 G
Spinning Wheel all alone
E7 A7 D7 G
Talkin 'bout your troubles and you never learn
D7 D7/9+
Ride a painted pony letthe spinning wheel turn
C A#
Did you find your directing sign
Refrain
G# A#
Would you mind a reflecting sign
G# G
Just let it shine, with in your mind
G#/A# C D9
And show you the colors that are real
Verse three
E7 A7 D7 G
Someone is waiting just for you
E7 A7 D7 G
Spinning Wheel spinning true
E7 A7 D7 G
Drop all your troubles by the riverside
D7 D7/9+ E7 A7 D7 G
Catch a painted pony on the spinning wheel ride
How to play Spinning Wheel
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D7. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.