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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Gimme Three Steps" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “Gimme Three Steps”
- Can I play "Gimme Three Steps" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Gimme Three Steps" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynyrd Skynyrd played in?
- Gimme Three Steps is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gimme Three Steps"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Gimme Three Steps" 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 "Gimme Three Steps"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Gimme Three Steps"?
- "Gimme Three Steps" was originally performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Gimme Three Steps"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, D, E7, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Gimme Three Steps"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Gimme Three Steps" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Gimme Three Steps"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Gimme Three Steps" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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