East Bound And Down

by Jerry Reed
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "East Bound And Down" by Jerry Reed 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, 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

Can I learn "East Bound And Down" 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 "East Bound And Down" with hands-separate practice in G at 200 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "East Bound And Down"?
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 "East Bound And Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "East Bound And Down"?
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. "East Bound And Down" is in the key of G at 200 BPM.

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