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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Cop Car" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”

Where are the chord symbols for "Cop Car" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Cop Car" is in C.
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.
Does "Cop Car" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Cop Car" is in the key of C at 152 BPM.
What chords are in "Cop Car"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.