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Once mem was a sweet thing, ba loved by.
We held our y love in our hands.
But now I reach to kiss your lips,
my (CN.C.)won’t give me the mean a thing.
And that’s a cold shot, ba by.
Yeah, that’s a drag.
A cold shot, ba by.
I let our love go (Am)bad.
Re mem ber the way that you loved me.
You’d do an y thing in I said.
But now I see you out some where, you (CN.C.)won’t give me the time of day.
And that’s a cold shot, ba by.
Yeah, that’s a drag.
A cold shot, ba by.
We let our love go (Am)bad.
I real ly meant I was sor ry
for ev er caus in’ you pain.
You showed your ap pre ci a tion
by walk in’ out an y way.
And that’s a cold shot, ba by.
Yeah, that’s a drag.
And that’s a cold shot, ba by.
We let our love go (Am)bad.
Cold Shot — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cold Shot" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Cold Shot”
- Can I play "Cold Shot" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cold Shot" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cold Shot" by Stevie Ray Vaughan played in?
- Cold Shot is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold Shot"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cold Shot" 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 "Cold Shot"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cold Shot"?
- "Cold Shot" was originally performed by Stevie Ray Vaughan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cold Shot"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Am, C, D, E7.
- What other songs by Stevie Ray Vaughan can I play here?
- Try "PRIDE AND JOY", "THE HOUSE IS ROCKIN'". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cold Shot"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cold Shot" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cold Shot"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cold Shot" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.


