What key is "Kerosene" in?

"Kerosene" by Miranda Lambert is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Kerosene" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Kerosene" 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.

What chords are used in "Kerosene"?

This arrangement of "Kerosene" uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, Csus2, D, F, G, G6.

How long does it take to learn "Kerosene" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Miranda Lambert can I play here?

Try "SOMETHIN' BAD", "AUTOMATIC", "VICE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I’m (D)wait in’ on the sun to set ’cause (C)yes ter day ain’t (G)o ver (G6)yet.

I (D)start ed smok in’ cig ar ettes, there’s (C)noth in’ else to do, I (G6)guess.

(A)Dust y roads ain’t made for walk in’, (Csus2)spin nin’ tires ain’t (G)made for stop pin’.

I’m (A)giv in’ up on love ’cause (C)love’s giv en (G)up on me.

Well, I (D)gave it ev ’ry thing I had, and (C)ev ’ry thing I (G)got was (G6)bad.

(D)Life ain’t hard, but it’s too long to (C)live it like some (G)coun try (G6)song.

ha.

(A)Trade the truth in for a lie, in’, (Csus2)cheat in’ real ly (G)ain’t a crime.

in’.

Well, I’m I’m (A)giv in’ up on love ’cause (C)love’s giv en (G)up on me.

For

Now, (D)I don’t hate the one who left, (C)you can’t hate som (G)one who’s dead.

He’s (D)out there hold in’ on to some one, I’m (C)hold in’ up my (G)smok in’ gun.

I’ll (A)find some where to lay my claim, the (Csus2)day she chang es her last name.

(Csus2)Well, (G)I’m (A)giv in’ up on love ’cause (C)love’s giv en (G)up on me.

(Csus2)Well, (G)I’m (A)giv in’ up on love, hey, (C)love’s giv en (G)up on me.

Kerosene by Miranda Lambert

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

About “Kerosene”

What key is "Kerosene" in?: "Kerosene" by Miranda Lambert is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Kerosene" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Kerosene" 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.
What chords are used in "Kerosene"?: This arrangement of "Kerosene" uses 8 chords: A, Am, C, Csus2, D, F, G, G6.
How long does it take to learn "Kerosene" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Miranda Lambert can I play here?: Try "SOMETHIN' BAD", "AUTOMATIC", "VICE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.