Don't Take The Girl

by Tim McGraw
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John ny’s dad dy was tak in’ him fish in’ when he was eight years old.

A lit tle girl came through the front gate hold in’ a fish in’ pole.

His dad looked down and smiled,

said, “We can’t leave her be hind.

Son, I know you don’t want her to go, but (Cmaj7)some day you’ll change your mind.” And John ny said, (Am)“Take Jim my John (G)son, (Am)take Tom my Thomp (G)son,

(Am)take my best (G)friend, Bo.

(Am)Take an y bod (G)y (Am)that (G)you (Am)want (G)as

(Am)long as she (G)don’t go.

Take an y boy in the world.

Dad dy, please,

don’t take the girl.”

John ny’s dad dy was tak in’ him fish in’ when he was eight years old.

A lit tle girl came through the front gate hold in’ a fish in’ pole.

His dad looked down and smiled,

said, “We can’t leave her be hind.

Son, I know you don’t want her to go, but (Cmaj7)some day you’ll change your mind.” And John ny said, (Am)“Take Jim my John (G)son, (Am)take Tom my Thomp (G)son,

(Am)take my best (G)friend, Bo.

(Am)Take an y bod (G)y (Am)that (G)you (Am)want (G)as

(Am)long as she (G)don’t go.

Take an y boy in the world.

Dad dy, please,

don’t take the girl.”

John ny’s dad dy was tak in’ him fish in’ when he was eight years old.

Don't Take The Girl — Simple Sheet Music

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"Don't Take The Girl" 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, 104 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Don't Take The Girl

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Don't Take The Girl"?
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 "Don't Take The Girl" by Tim McGraw played in?
Don't Take The Girl 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 "Don't Take The Girl"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't Take The Girl" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Don't Take The Girl"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't Take The Girl"?
"Don't Take The Girl" was originally performed by Tim McGraw. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't Take The Girl"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Am, Am7, Bm7, C, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D7, G.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?
Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". 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 "Don't Take The Girl". Key of G, 104 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.

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