Cop Car

by Keith Urban
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Lyrics

We drove (C)right past

They that “No threw those Tres pass ing” sign.

We sat on (C)the tail gate

and watched n’t the planes it, take off.

We thought we (C)had all night.

There was no need to (G)rush.

I That’s when did those cops when came him pull in’ (F)up.

And (C)I thought, He (G)“Man, ain’t this some door.

sh...” I swear Your dad is gon na (F)kill me.

But if I sur vive (G)to night, I would n’t change (F)one thing.

Ba by, yeah, I know it (G)sounds cra zy.

But there was (F)some thin’ ’bout the way (C)the blue lights were shin in’, bring in’ out the free dom (G)in your eyes.

I was (F)too bus y watch in’ you (C)go in’ wild, child, to be wor ried ’bout go in’ (G)to jail.

You were think in’ that (F)run nin’ for it (C)would make a good sto ry.

I was think in’ you were cra zy (G)as hell.

And you were so in no cent, but you were steal in’ my heart.

I fell in love (G)in the back of a cop car.

Man, they (C)weren’t in’.

They sure “No threw those cuffs on ing” quick.

You tried to (C)sweet talk ’em.

They did n’t fall planes it, but did.

We You were (C)on the left, I was on need the (G)right.

I knew you did n’t smoke when you him for a (F)light.

And (C)I laughed.

He (G)got mad and the door.

sh...” I swear your dad is gon na (F)kill me.

But if I sur vive (G)to night, I would n’t change (F)one thing.

Ba by, yeah, I know it (G)sounds cra zy.

But there was (F)some thin’ ’bout the way (C)the blue lights were shin in’, bring in’ out the free dom (G)in your eyes.

I was (F)too bus y watch in’ you (C)go in’ wild, child, to be wor ried ’bout go in’ (G)to jail.

You were think in’ that (F)run nin’ for it (C)would make a good sto ry.

I was think in’ you were cra zy (G)as hell.

And you were so in no cent, but you were steal in’ my heart.

I fell in love (G)in the back of a cop car.

(G)Oh, and you were like...

(F)Side by side (C)and locked in tight, they were tak in’ their time, (G)but we did n’t mind.

And we talked and we laughed; (C)we sat real close.

By the (Am)time they let us (G)go, I was al read y gone.

There was I fell in love (G)in the back of a cop car.

I fell in love (G)in the back of a cop car.

And (F)side by side (C)and locked in tight, they were tak in’ their time, but we did n’t mind.

We talked and we laughed; (C)we sat real close.

By the time they let us (G)go, I was al read y gone.

I was al read y gone,

(C)ba by.

I fell in love (G)in the back of a cop car.

Cop Car — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Cop Car" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 152 BPM.

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

About “Cop Car”

Why does "Cop Car" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cop Car".
What key is "Cop Car" by Keith Urban played in?
Cop Car is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cop Car"?
The arrangement plays at 152 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cop Car" 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 "Cop Car"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cop Car"?
"Cop Car" was originally performed by Keith Urban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cop Car"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, Fsus2, G.
What other songs by Keith Urban can I play here?
Try "Thank You", "Sweet Thing", "Everybody". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Cop Car"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cop Car".
Can I see all the notes in "Cop Car"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 152 BPM.