East Bound And Down

by Jerry Reed
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Lyrics

(G)East bound and down,

(A7)load ed up and truck in’.

(F)We’re gon na do what they say can’t be done.

We’ve got a (G)long way to go and a (A7)short time to get there.

I’m (F)east bound, just (D7)watch ol’ Ban dit run.

Keep your (Em)foot hard on the ped al.

Son, (C)nev er mind them brakes.

Let it (Am)all hang out ’cause (B7)we got a run to make.

The boys got are to (Em)thirst y in At lan (D)ta him.

and there’s to (C)beer in Tex ar ka na.

And we’ll (Am)bring it back no mat ter what it (B7)takes.

(G)East bound and down,

(A7)load ed up and truck in’.

(F)We’re gon na do what they say can’t be done.

We’ve got a (G)long way to go and a (A7)short time to get there.

I’m (F)east bound, just (D7)watch ol’ Ban dit run.

(D7)watch ol’ Ban dit run.

East Bound And Down — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"East Bound And Down" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 200 BPM.

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

About “East Bound And Down

Why does "East Bound And Down" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "East Bound And Down".
What key is "East Bound And Down" by Jerry Reed played in?
East Bound And Down 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 "East Bound And Down"?
The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "East Bound And Down" 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 "East Bound And Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "East Bound And Down"?
"East Bound And Down" was originally performed by Jerry Reed. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "East Bound And Down"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, A7, Am, B7, C, D, D7, Em, +3 more.
What other songs by Jerry Reed can I play here?
Try "AMOS MOSES", "Alabama Jubilee". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "East Bound And Down"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "East Bound And Down".
Can I see all the notes in "East Bound And Down"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 200 BPM.

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