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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 92 BPM.
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About “I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool”
- Where are the chord symbols for "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool" is in the key of C at 92 BPM.
- What chords are in "I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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