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Play the Melody!

This page shows the main melody notes – not chords!
Each note must be played individually.

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I Wanna Be Sedated


"I Wanna Be Sedated" is a well-known song by the American punk rock band Ramones, originally released in 1978. Written by the band's lead vocalist Joey Ramone, it was included as a track in their fourth studio album, "Road to Ruin." The song quickly became one of the Ramones' signature tunes and is considered a classic of the punk genre. Fun fact: The idea for the song was inspired by a stressful trip the band had during their UK tour in 1978. "I Wanna Be Sedated" is played in the key of A major and features a straightforward and catchy melody characterized by its repetitive power chord progression, energetic drumming, and the distinctive snarl of Joey Ramone's vocals.

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