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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Gimme Three Steps" by Lynyrd Skynyrd in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of D, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Gimme Three Steps”
- Can I learn "Gimme Three Steps" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Gimme Three Steps" with hands-separate practice in D at 100 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Gimme Three Steps"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Gimme Three Steps" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Gimme Three Steps"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Gimme Three Steps" is in the key of D at 100 BPM.
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