Gone Country

by Alan Jackson
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She’s been (G)play ing that L.

room on the strip (D)he’s hold ing for ten years in (G)Ve gas.

Ev ’ry (G)night are she looks in the mir (C)ror, and (D)she on ly (G)ag es.

She’s been read don’t in’ be ’bout Nash ville and all the (C)rec ords that (D)ev ’ry bod y’s (G)buy ing.

Says, “I’m a (G)sim ple girl my self; days grew up on Long (G)Is land.”

So, she (Em)packs her bags to (D)try her hand.

Says, (Em)“This might be as they (D)my last chance.” all.” She’s gone (G)coun try.

(C)Look at them boots.

She’s gone (G)coun try,

(C)back to her roots.

She’s gone (G)coun try,

a (C)new kind of suit.

She’s gone (Em)coun try,

Well, the (G)folk ing scene’s L.

dead, on the but (D)he’s got a out ten in the (G)vil lage.

He’s been (G)writ are ing songs, and speak ing (C)out a (D)gainst wealth and (G)priv ilege.

He says, “I don’t ey, I’m lieve in mon ey, but a (C)man could in (D)make him a po (G)kill in’,

but with ’cause (G)some of that stuff don’t days sound much f’rent than (G)Dyl an.

Lord, I (Em)hear down there it’s (D)changed, you see.

They’re (Em)not as back ey in (D)used to be.” all.” He’s gone (G)coun try.

(C)Look at them boots.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

(C)back to his roots.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

a (C)new kind of suit.

He’s gone (Em)coun try,

Well, the

He com

Yeah, he’s gone (G)coun try,

a (D)new na kind of walk.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

a (C)new kind of talk.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

a (D)gon na make his move.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

a (C)back to his roots.

He’s gone (G)coun try,

Gone Country — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Gone Country" by Alan Jackson in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 104 BPM.

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

About “Gone Country

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Gone Country"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Gone Country" by Alan Jackson played in?
Gone Country is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Gone Country"?
The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Gone Country" 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 "Gone Country"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Gone Country"?
"Gone Country" was originally performed by Alan Jackson. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Gone Country"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Alan Jackson can I play here?
Try "DRIVE", "THAT'D BE ALRIGHT", "DON'T ROCK THE JUKEBOX". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Gone Country" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 104 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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