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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't Take The Girl" by Tim McGraw in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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

Can I learn "Don't Take The Girl" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Don't Take The Girl" with hands-separate practice in G at 104 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Take The Girl"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Don't Take The Girl" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't Take The Girl"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Don't Take The Girl" is in the key of G at 104 BPM.

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