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My Rifle, My Pony And Me

· by Dimitri Tiomkin

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Lyrics

The sun is (Ab)sink ing (Eb)in the (Gm)West.

The (F7sus)cat tle go (F7)down to the (Bb7sus)stream.

(Bb7)The (Eb)red wing (Ab)set tles (Eb)in the (Gm)nest.

It’s (Fm7)time for a (Abmaj7)cow boy to (Eb)dream.

Pur ple (Eb)light

in the (Ab)can yons,

that’s where (Eb)I

(Eb7)long to (Ab)be

with my (Eb)three

good com (Ab)pan ions,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

Gon na (Eb)hang

my som (Ab)bre ro

on the (Eb)limb

(Eb7)of a (Ab)tree.

(Gm)Com in’ (Cm)home,

(Eb)sweet heart (Ab)dar lin’,

(Bb7)just (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)just my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)will

in the (Ab)wil low

sings a (Eb)sweet

(Eb7)mel o (Ab)dy.

Rid in’ (Eb)to

Am a (Ab)ril lo,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

No more (Eb)cows

to be (Ab)rop in’,

no more (Eb)strays

(Eb7)will I (Ab)see.

(Gm)’Round the (Cm)bend

(Eb)she’ll be (Ab)wait in’

(Bb7)for (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)for my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)me.

My Rifle, My Pony And Me by Dimitri Tiomkin — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “My Rifle, My Pony And Me” by Dimitri Tiomkin 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 84 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?: 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F7, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dimitri Tiomkin songs work for kids?: Try "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)", "Rawhide". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.