Is "Boys 'Round Here" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Boys 'Round Here"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Boys 'Round Here" use?

Just 3 chords: A, D, D7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Blake Shelton songs work for kids?

Try "FOOTLOOSE", "HONEY BEE", "NOBODY BUT ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Boys 'Round Here

· by Blake Shelton

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Lyrics

Well, the (A)boys ’round here don’t lis ten to the Bea tles.

Run (D)ol’ Bo ce phus through a juke box nee dle at a (A)hon ky tonk, where their boots stomp all (D)night.

What?

Yeah, and what they call work, a dig gin’ in the dirt, got ta (D)get it in the ground ’fore the rain come down to get (A)paid, to get the girl in your (D)four wheel drive.

Yeah, the (A)boys ’round here, drink in’ that (D7)ice cold beer, talk in’ ’bout (A)girls, talk in’ ’bout trucks, run nin’ them (D7)red dirt roads, out kick in’ up dust.

The (A)boys ’round here send in’ up a (D7)prayer to the man up stairs.

Back (A)woods le git, don’t take no lip.

(D)Chew to bac co, chew to bac co, chew to bac co, spit.

Aw, heck.

Well, the (A)boys ’round here they’re keep in’ it coun try.

(D)Ain’t a damn one know how to do the doug ie.

(A)(You don’t do the doug ie?) No, not in Ken tuck y.

But these (D)girls ’round here, yep, they still love me.

Yeah, the (A)girls ’round here they all de serve a whis tle, (D)shak in’ that sug ar sweet as Dix ie crys tal.

They (A)like that “ya’ll” and south ern drawl, and (D7)just can’t help it ’cause they just keep fall in’ for the (A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)Hey now, girl, hop in side, (D)me and you gon na take a lit tle ride to the (A)riv er.

Let’s (D)ride.

(A)Lay a blan ket on the ground, (D)kiss in’ and the crick ets is the on ly sound.

We out of town.

Have you ev er got down with a (A)(red red red red red red red red (D7)red neck?) Do you wan na get down with a (A)(red red red red red red red red (D7)red neck?) Girl, you got ta get down with the (A)boys ’round here, drink in’ that (D7)ice cold beer, talk in’ ’bout (A)girls, talk in’ ’bout trucks, run nin’ them (D7)red dirt roads, out kick in’ up dust.

The (A)boys ’round here send in’ up a (D7)prayer to the man up stairs.

Back (A)woods le git, don’t take no lip.

(D)Chew to bac co, chew to bac co, chew to bac co, spit.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

I’m one of them (A)boys ’round here.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

Well, (A)all I’m think in’ ’bout is (D)you and me and how we’ll be.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

So, (A)come on, girl, hop in side.

It’s (D)me and you; we’re gon na take a lit tle ride.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)Lay a blan ket on the ground, the (D)kiss in’ and the crick ets is the on ly sound.

We out of town.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.) Girl, you got ta get down with a...

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride.)

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride) through the coun try side.

(A)(Ooh,

let’s (D)ride) down to the riv er side.

Boys 'Round Here by Blake Shelton — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Boys 'Round Here” by Blake Shelton in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of A at 88 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Boys 'Round Here" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Boys 'Round Here"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Boys 'Round Here" use?: Just 3 chords: A, D, D7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Blake Shelton songs work for kids?: Try "FOOTLOOSE", "HONEY BEE", "NOBODY BUT ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.