Fast As You

by Dwight Yoakam
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Lyrics

(E)May be some day I’ll things be strong.

May be it won’t be to long.

(A)I’ll be the one who’s tough.

(E)You’ll be the one who’s got it rough.

(F#)It won’t be long and (A)may be I’ll be real strong.

(E)May be I’ll do I’ll things be right.

May be I’ll start be to night.

(A)You’ll learn to cry like me.

(E)Ba by, let’s just who’s and it see.

(F#)May be I’ll start to (A)night be and do things right.

(A)You’ll con trol me and, oh, so bold ly rule me ’til I’m free.

’Til the (A)pain that shakes me fi n’lly makes me get up off of my (B)knees.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

(E)May be I’ll be fast as you,

may be I’ll break hearts too.

(A)I think that you’ll slow down

when (E)your turn to hurt comes a round.

(F#)May be I’ll break hearts and be as fast as you.

(F#)May be I’ll break hearts and be as fast as you.

Fast As You — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Fast As You" by Dwight Yoakam: 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 E, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Fast As You”

What key is "Fast As You" by Dwight Yoakam played in?
Fast As You is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fast As You"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fast As You" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Fast As You"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fast As You"?
"Fast As You" was originally performed by Dwight Yoakam. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fast As You"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, B, C, E, F#.
What other songs by Dwight Yoakam can I play here?
Try "HONKY TONK MAN", "A THOUSAND MILES FROM NOWHERE", "GUITARS, CADILLACS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Fast As You" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Fast As You" by Dwight Yoakam. 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 "Fast As You" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Fast As You" 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.