Ain't Goin' Down

by Garth Brooks
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Six o’ clock on Fri day eve ning, Ma ma does n’t know she’s leav ing ’til she hears the screen door slam ming, rub ber squeal ing, gears a jam ming, (C)lo cal Coun try sta tion just a blar ing on the ra di o.

but (G)Pick him up at sev en and they’re head ing to the ro de o.

(D)Ma ma’s on the front porch, scream ing out a warn ing: “Girl, you’d (G)bet ter get your red head and back in bed be fore the morn ing.”

Nine o’ clock, the show is end ing but the fun is just be gin ning.

She knows he’s an tic i pat ing, but she’s gon na keep him wait ing.

(C)First, a bite to eat and then they’re head ing to the hon ky tonk, but (G)loud him crowds and line en danc ing just ain’t what they real ly want.

(D)Drive out to the boon docks and park down by the creek, where it’s (G)George ter Strait ’til real late and danc ing cheek to cheek.

the morn ing.”

They (C)ain’t go ing down ’til the sun comes up, ain’t giv ing in ’til they get e nough.

(C)Go ing ’round the world in a pick up truck.

(G)Ain’t (CN.C.)go ing down ’til the sun comes up.

(G)Ten ’til twelve is wine and danc ing.

Mid night starts the hard ro manc ing.

(C)One o’ clock that truck is rock ing.

(G)Two is com ing, still no stop ping.

(D)Break to check the clock at three.

They’re right at where they wan ta be and (G)four o’ clock get up and go ing.

Five o’ clock that roost er’s crow ing.

Hey.

Yeah, they (C)ain’t go ing down ’til the sun comes up, ain’t giv ing in ’til they get e nough.

(C)Go ing ’round the world in a pick up truck.

(G)Ain’t (CN.C.)go ing down ’til the sun comes up.

(G)Six o’ clock on Sat ur day, her folks don’t know he’s on his way.

The (C)stalls are clean, the hors es fed.

They (G)say she’s ground ed ’til she’s dead.

Well, (D)here he comes a round the bend, They’re slow ing down.

She’s jump ing in.

and (G)Hey, o’ Mom, your daugh ter’s gone and there they go a gain.

Hey.

crow ing.

Hey.

Yeah, they

They sun comes up.

Yeah.

Ain't Goin' Down — Simple Sheet Music

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"Ain't Goin' Down" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 140 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Ain't Goin' Down”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Ain't Goin' Down"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
What key is "Ain't Goin' Down" by Garth Brooks played in?
Ain't Goin' Down is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ain't Goin' Down"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Ain't Goin' Down" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Ain't Goin' Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Ain't Goin' Down"?
"Ain't Goin' Down" was originally performed by Garth Brooks. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Ain't Goin' Down"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, D, F, G.
What other songs by Garth Brooks can I play here?
Try "THE DANCE", "UNANSWERED PRAYERS", "GOOD RIDE COWBOY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Ain't Goin' Down". Key of G, 140 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.