Highway 20 Ride

by Zac Brown Band

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I ride (Eb)east ev ’ry oth er Fri day,

but (Ab)if I had it my way,

the day would not be (Bb)wast ed on this drive.

And I want so bad to hold you.

Son, there’s (Ab)thing I have n’t told you.

Your mom and me

could n’t get a long.

So I (Eb)drive

and I (Ab)think a bout my life and won der why

that I slow ly die in side

ev ’ry (Eb)time I (Bb)turn that (Cm)truck a round right (Ab)at the Geor gia line,

and I count the (Eb)days

and the miles back home to (Ab)you

on that High way Twen ty ride.

A (Eb)day might come you’ll real ize

that (Ab)if you could see through my eyes

there was no oth er way to work it out.

And a part of you might hate me,

but, (Ab)Son, please don’t mis take me

for the man

that did n’t care at all.

And I

So when you drive

and the years go fly ing by, I hope you smile

if I (Ab)ev er cross your mind.

It was a (Ab)pleas ure of my life,

and I (Ab)cher ished ev ’ry time.

And my whole world,

it be gins and ends with you

on that High way Twen ty ride.

Woh, (Ab)oh, oh,

Twen ty ride.

Woh, (Ab)woh,

Twen ty ride.

Woh, (Ab)woh,

Twen ty ride.

Woh, (Ab)woh,

and I’ll ride.

Woh, (Ab)woh, oh.

Highway 20 Ride by Zac Brown Band — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Highway 20 Ride” by Zac Brown Band 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 Ab 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 "Highway 20 Ride" 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 "Highway 20 Ride"?
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 "Highway 20 Ride" use?
Just 4 chords: Ab, Bb, Cm, Eb. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Zac Brown Band songs work for kids?
Try "Colder Weather", "No Hurry", "Keep Me in Mind". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.