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I re mem ber (G)wear ing straight leg (G6)Le vis, flan nel shirts, e ven (G6)when they (G)weren’t (Cmaj7)in style.
I re (C)mem ber (G)sing ing with Roy Rog ers (G)at the mov ies, when the (G6)West (G)was (Cmaj7)real ly (C6)wild.
I was (F)lis t’ning to the Op ry, when (G)all of my friends were dig ging (C)rock and roll, and (E)rhy thm and blues.
(F)I was (Dm)coun try,
when (Dm7)coun try was n’t (C)cool.
I re (C)mem ber (G)wear ing straight leg (G6)Le vis, flan nel shirts, e ven (G6)when they (G)weren’t (Cmaj7)in style.
I re (C)mem ber (G)sing ing with Roy Rog ers (G)at the mov ies, when the (G6)West (G)was (Cmaj7)real ly (C6)wild.
I was (F)lis t’ning to the Op ry, when (G)all of my friends were dig ging (C)rock and roll, and (E)rhy thm and blues.
(F)I was (Dm)coun try,
when (Dm7)coun try was n’t (C)cool.
I re (C)mem ber (C6)Ooh,
(C)I was (G)coun try,
when coun try (G6)was n’t (C)cool.
I was (G)coun try
(G)from my hat down (G6)to my (C)boots.
(F)I still act
and (G)look the same; what you (C)see ain’t (E)noth in’ new.
(F)I was (Dm)coun try,
when (Dm7)coun try was n’t (C)cool.
(C)cool.
Yeah, (C)I was (Dm7)coun try,
when (Dm7)coun try was n’t (C)cool.
I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" 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 C, 92 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 Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool”
- Can I play "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" 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 Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" by Barbara Mandrell played in?
- I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" 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 Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" was originally performed by Barbara Mandrell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Am, C, C6, C7, Cmaj7, Dm, Dm7, E, +3 more.
- What other songs by Barbara Mandrell can I play here?
- Try "IT MUST HAVE BEEN THE MISTLETOE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- 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 Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- 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 Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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