Fast As You

by Dwight Yoakam

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Lyrics

(E)May be some day I’ll things be strong.

May be it won’t be to long.

(A)I’ll be the one who’s tough.

(E)You’ll be the one who’s got it rough.

(F#)It won’t be long and (A)may be I’ll be real strong.

(E)May be I’ll do I’ll things be right.

May be I’ll start be to night.

(A)You’ll learn to cry like me.

(E)Ba by, let’s just who’s and it see.

(F#)May be I’ll start to (A)night be and do things right.

(A)You’ll con trol me and, oh, so bold ly rule me ’til I’m free.

’Til the (A)pain that shakes me fi n’lly makes me get up off of my (B)knees.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(E)May be I’ll be fast as you,

may be I’ll break hearts too.

(A)I think that you’ll slow down

when (E)your turn to hurt comes a round.

(F#)May be I’ll break hearts and be as fast as you.

(F#)May be I’ll break hearts and be as fast as you.

Fast As You by Dwight Yoakam — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Fast As You” by Dwight Yoakam 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 E at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Fast As You" 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 "Fast As You"?
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 "Fast As You" use?
Just 5 chords: A, B, C, E, F#. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dwight Yoakam songs work for kids?
Try "HONKY TONK MAN", "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "GUITARS, CADILLACS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.