Lowdown

by Boz Scaggs

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(Fm9)Ba by’s in to run nin’ ’round, (Bb13)hang in’ with the crowd,

(Fm9)put tin’ your bus’ ness in the street, (Bb13)talk in’ out loud.

lot.

(Fm9)Say in’ you bought her this and that and (Bb13)how much you done spent,

I swear nin’ she must be lieve boy, (Bb13)it’s all heav en sent.

(Fm9)Hey, boy,

you (Bb13)bet ter bring the chick a round to the (Fm9)sad, sad truth, the (Bb13)dirt y low down.

(Fm9)Who,

I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who

taught her how to (Fm9)talk like that.

I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who.

(Fm9)Noth in’ you can’t han so dle, (Bb13)noth in’ you ain’t got, (Fm9)put your mon ey on the ta ble (Bb13)drive it off the lot.

(Fm9)Turn on that old love light and turn a (Bb13)may be to a yes,

same old nin’ school boy game got boy, (Bb13)you in to this mess,

(Fm9)Hey, son,

you (Bb13)bet ter get on back to town, face the (Fm9)sad old truth, the (Bb13)dirt y low down.

(Fm9)Who,

I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who

put those i deas (Fm9)in your head.

I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who.

(Bb13)who.

Lowdown by Boz Scaggs — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Lowdown” by Boz Scaggs 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 100 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 "Lowdown" 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 "Lowdown"?
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 "Lowdown" use?
Just 2 chords: Bbdom, Fm9. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Boz Scaggs songs work for kids?
Try "Look What You've Done to Me", "We're All Alone", "LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.