Shotgun Rider

by Tim McGraw

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(G5)Roll,

won’t you come roll with (Bm)me?

Slow, lay your fast, down full my (Em7)speed, der.

girl, wher ev er (Csus2)sweet time takes us.

(G5)Hang

with me down this old but a road, (Bm)dream.

Don’t on ly God knows where we’ll (Em7)go.

Don’t mat ter long as (Csus2)I’ve got your love.

I don’t ev er wan na wake up (D)look in’ in to some one else ’s eyes; an (Em)oth er voice call in’ me ba by on the (C)oth er end of the phone;

a (G5)new girl put tin’ on her make up be fore din ner on Fri day night.

No, I don’t ev er wan na know

no oth er shot gun rid er be side me sing in’ to the ra di o.

Whoa,

oh.

(G5)Slide,

slide o ver nice and (Bm)close, Slow, lay your head down on my (Em7)shoul der.

You can fall a (Csus2)sleep; I’ll let you (G5)dream.

Life me ain’t noth in’ but a road, (Bm)dream.

Don’t on ly wan knows na we’ll (Em7)be Don’t cruis in’ through this (Csus2)dream with out you.

I don’t ev er wan na wake up (D)look in’ in to some one else ’s eyes; an (Em)oth er voice call in’ me ba by on the (C)oth er end of the phone;

a (G5)new girl put tin’ on her make up be fore din ner on Fri day night.

No, I don’t ev er wan na know

no oth er shot gun rid er be side me sing in’ to the ra di o.

Whoa,

oh.

No oth er shot gun (G5)rid er.

No oth er shot gun (G5)rid er.

Oh,

oh.

(G5)rid er.

Oh,

oh.

Shotgun Rider by Tim McGraw — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shotgun Rider by Tim McGraw 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 G at 168 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Shotgun Rider" 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 "Shotgun Rider"?
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.