I was cut ting the rug down at a place called the Jug with a (A7)girl named Lin da Lu,
when I’m (D)in walked a man with a gun in his hand and he was (E7)look ing for you know who.
He said, (D)“Hey there fel low with the hair col ored yel low,
what you try in’ to (E7)prove?
’Cause that’s (D)my wom an there and I’m a man who a cares and this (A7)might be all for (D)you.”
I was you scared and fear ing for my life I was (A7)shak in’ like a leaf on a tree.
’Cause he was (D)lean,
mean,
big and bad, Lord, (E7)point in’ that gun at me.
Oh, (D)wait a min ute, mis ter, I did n’t e ven kiss her,
don’t want no trou ble with (E7)you.
And I know you don’t owe me but I wish you’d let me (A7)ask one fa vor from (D)you.
Oh, won’t you gim me three steps, gim me three steps, mis ter, gim me (A7)three steps to ward the door.
(D)Gim me three steps, gim me three steps, mis ter, and you’ll (A7)nev er see me no (D)more.
Well, the (D)gim me three steps, gim me three steps, mis ter, gim me (A7)three steps to ward the door.
(D)Gim me three steps, gim me three steps, mis ter, and you’ll (A7)nev er see me no (D)more.
Gimme Three Steps by Lynyrd Skynyrd
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Gimme Three Steps”
- What key is "Gimme Three Steps" in?
- "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynyrd Skynyrd is in the key of D with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Gimme Three Steps" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Gimme Three Steps" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Gimme Three Steps"?
- This arrangement of "Gimme Three Steps" uses 4 chords: A7, D, E7, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Gimme Three Steps" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Lynyrd Skynyrd can I play here?
- Try "WHAT'S YOUR NAME", "I KNOW A LITTLE", "THE BALLAD OF CURTIS LOEW". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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