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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" by John Denver 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 G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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

Can I learn "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" 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 "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
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"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
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 "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado"?
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. "I Guess He'd Rather Be In Colorado" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.