Famous In A Small Town

by Miranda Lambert
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Lyrics

They say life is so much sweet er

through the (C)tel e pho to lens of fame.

A round here (C)you get just as much at ten tion

cheer in’ (C)at the high school (G)foot ball (C)game.

I dreamed of go in’ to Nash ville.

Put my (C)mon ey down ed and placed my bet.

And we heard But I (C)just got the first buck of the sea son.

I made the front page (C)of the Turn er town Ga zette.

Ev ’ry (F)last one route one ru ral heart’s got a sto ry to tell.

Ev ’ry (F)grand ma, in law, ex girl friend may be knows you just a lit tle too well.

Wheth er you’re late for church or you’re stuck in jail, hey, word’s gon na get a round.

Ev ’ry bod y dies fa mous in a small town.

I Ty ler and in’ ey broke up.

Put my (C)mon It end ed pret ty et ly.

And we heard he I (C)was caught red hand ed with her ma ma.

I made So, that’s just (C)what they let us all be lieve.

Ev ’ry (F)last one route one ru ral heart’s got a sto ry to tell.

Ev ’ry (F)grand ma, in law, ex girl friend may be knows you just a lit tle too well.

Wheth er you’re late for church or you’re stuck in jail, hey, word’s gon na get a round.

Ev ’ry bod y dies fa mous in a small town.

Well, ba by, who

needs their fac es in a mag a zine?

Me and you,

we’re stars in the town since we were sev en teen.

Let’s go on down to the Quick Stop.

Wear your yel low (C)shades and I’ll put on my tight jeans.

And we’ll just (C)spend the week end burn in’ rub ber.

And we’ll let ’em (C5)point and stare in (G5)dis be lief.

’Cause ev ’ry mous in a small town.

Ev ’ry bod y dies fa mous in a small town.

Famous In A Small Town — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Famous In A Small Town" 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 C, 150 BPM.

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

About “Famous In A Small Town”

Why does "Famous In A Small Town" 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 "Famous In A Small Town".
What key is "Famous In A Small Town" by Miranda Lambert played in?
Famous In A Small 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 "Famous In A Small Town"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Famous In A Small 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 "Famous In A Small Town"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Famous In A Small Town"?
"Famous In A Small Town" was originally performed by Miranda Lambert. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Famous In A Small Town"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am, Am7, C, Cpow, D7, F, Fpow, G, +1 more.
What other songs by Miranda Lambert can I play here?
Try "SOMETHIN' BAD", "AUTOMATIC", "VICE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Famous In A Small Town"?
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 "Famous In A Small Town".
Can I see all the notes in "Famous In A Small Town"?
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 C at 150 BPM.