I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado

by John Denver
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I (D)guess he’d rath er be in Col o rad o.

He’d (D)rath er spend his time out where the sky looks like a pearl af ter a rain.

Once a gain I see him walk in’; once a gain I hear him talk in’ to the stars he makes, and (C)ask in’ them for bus fare.

I (D)guess he’d rath er be in Col o rad o.

He’d (D)rath er play his ban jo in the morn ing when the moon is scarce ly gone.

In the dawn the sub way’s com in’; in the dawn I hear him hum min’ some old song he wrote of (C)love in Boul der Can yon.

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I (D)guess he’d rath er be in Col o rad o.

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I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado by John Denver

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado”

What key is "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" in?
"I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" by John Denver is in the key of G with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" 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.
How long does it take to learn "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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