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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" by Johnny Cash 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 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”
- Can I learn "Don't Take Your Guns To Town" 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 Your Guns To Town" with hands-separate practice in C at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"?
- 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 Your Guns To Town" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Don't Take Your Guns To Town"?
- 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 Your Guns To Town" is in the key of C at 120 BPM.