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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "East Bound And Down" by Jerry Reed: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 200 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 “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 there a karaoke version of "East Bound And Down" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "East Bound And Down" by Jerry Reed. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "East Bound And Down" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "East Bound And Down" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.