Is "What Was I Thinkin'" 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 "What Was I Thinkin'"?

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 "What Was I Thinkin'" use?

Just 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm, Cpow, Db, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?

Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

Super Simple Piano

What Was I Thinkin'

· by Dierks Bentley

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Lyrics

Beck y was a beau ty from south Al a ba ma, her dad dy had a heart like a nine it pound ham mer.

Think he e ven did a lit tle time in the slam mer.

What was I think in’?

She snuck out one night and met me at the front gate.

Her (Db)dad dy came out a wav in’ that twelve gauge.

We (Eb)tore out the drive, he pep pered my tail gate.

What was I think in’?

Oh, I (C5)knew there’d be hell to pay,

but that crossed my mind a lit tle too (C)late.

’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.

I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.

I (C5)know what I was feel in’.

But what was I (F5)think in’?

What was I think in’?

By the (F5)moun ty line the cops with were nip pin’ on our ma, heels, dad off cut the road, like and kicked out in four wheel.

We off e the lights hood and tore time through a corn field.

What was I think in’?

At the ’lly er side she was ler in’, the “Fast er!” Took (Db)Dad a dirt road, had the di o blast in’.

Hit (Eb)the honk y tonk for a tle close danc in’.

What was I think in’?

Oh, I (C5)knew there’d be hell to pay,

but that crossed my mind a lit tle too (C)late.

’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.

I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.

I (C5)know what I was feel in’.

But what was I (F5)think in’?

What was I think in’?

By the (F5)think in’

When a

Oh, (Fm)what was I think in’?

Oh, (Db)what was I think in’?

Then she gave a come and get me grin,

and like a bul let we were gone a (C)gain.

’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.

I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.

I (C5)know what I was feel in’,

yeah, I know what I was feel in’,

but what was I (F5)think in’?

What was I think in’?

(F5)think in’?

What was I think in’?

What Was I Thinkin' by Dierks Bentley — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What Was I Thinkin'” by Dierks Bentley 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 Db 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 "What Was I Thinkin'" 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 "What Was I Thinkin'"?: 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 "What Was I Thinkin'" use?: Just 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm, Cpow, Db, +5 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Dierks Bentley songs work for kids?: Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.