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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Gimme Three Steps" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 100 BPM.
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About “Gimme Three Steps”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Gimme Three Steps" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Gimme Three Steps" is in D.
- 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.
- Does "Gimme Three Steps" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Gimme Three Steps" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Gimme Three Steps"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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