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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Cop Car" by Keith Urban: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”

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 there a karaoke version of "Cop Car" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Cop Car" by Keith Urban. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Cop Car" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Cop Car" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.