What's Your Name

by Lynyrd Skynyrd

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(E5)Well (F#5)it’s eight o’ clock in Boi se, I da (G5)ho.

I find my lim o driv er, mis ter, take us to the (E)show.

I’ve done made some plans for lat er on to (G5)night.

I’ll find (A5)a lit tle queen and (E)I know I can treat her (A5)right.

What’s (C5)your (D5)name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl, won’t you do (F5)the (G5)same?

Back at the ho tel, Lord, we got such a (G5)mess.

It seems that one of the crew had a go with one of the (E5)guests,

ah (E7)yes.

Well, (A5)the po lice said we can’t drink in a bar, what a (G5)shame.

Won’t (A5)ya come up stairs, girl, and have a drink of cham pagne?

What’s (C5)your (D5)name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl, for there ain’t (F5)no (G5)shame.

What’s (C5)your (D5)name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl, won’t you do (F5)the (G5)same?

What’s (C5)your (D5)name, Oh,

yeah.

(C5)What’s (C#5)your (D5)name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl, won’t you do (F5)the (G5)same?

Nine o’ clock the next day and I’m read y to (G5)go.

I got six hun dred miles to ride to do one more (E5)show,

oh no.

Can (A5)I get you a tax i home?

It sure was (G5)grand.

When (A5)I come back here next (E)year I wan na see you a (A5)gain.

What was your name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl.

Well, there ain’t (F5)no (G5)shame.

A what (C5)was (C#5)your (D5)name,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl?

What’s (F5)your (G5)name?

Shoot (C5)in’ (C#5)you (D5)straight,

(F5)lit (E5)tle (D5)girl, won’t you do (F5)the (G5)same?

A what (C5)was (C#5)your (D5)name,

What's Your Name by Lynyrd Skynyrd — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “What's Your Name” by Lynyrd Skynyrd 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 A at 135 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 "What's Your Name" 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's Your Name"?
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.