I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado

by John Denver
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Lyrics

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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" 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 G, 120 BPM.

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

Can I play "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" 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 "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" by John Denver played in?
I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado 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 "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
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Who composed "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
"I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
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. "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.