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A (C)young cow boy named Bil ly Joe grew (G)rest less on the farm.
A boy filled with wan der lust who (G)real ly meant no (C)harm.
He (F)changed his clothes and shined his boots and combed his dark hair down,
and his (C)moth er cried as he walked out: “Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town, son.
(F)Leave your guns at (C)home, Bill.
Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town.”
He laughed and kissed his mom and said, “Your Bil ly Joe’s a (C)man.
He the I can shoot as quick and straight as any y bod y can.
But I (F)would n’t shoot with out a cause; I’d gun no bod y down.”
But she (C)cried a gain as he rode a way: “Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town, Son.
(F)Leave your guns at (C)home, Bill.
Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town.”
He sang a song as on he rode, his guns hung at his (C)hips.
and the rode in to a cat tle town, a smile up on his lips.
He I (F)stopped and walked in to a bar, and laid his mon ey down,
but his (C)moth er’s words as ech oed a gain: “Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town, Son.
(F)Leave your guns at (C)home, Bill.
Don’t (F)take your guns to (C)town.”
He (C)town.”
Don't Take Your Guns To Town — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Don't Take Your Guns To Town" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Don't Take Your Guns To Town”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" 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. "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" is in C.
- What key is "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Don't Take Your Guns To Town 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 "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" 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 Your Guns To Town"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"?
- "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" 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. "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"?
- 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.