(Fm9)Ba by’s in to run nin’ ’round, (Bb13)hang in’ with the crowd,
(Fm9)put tin’ your bus’ ness in the street, (Bb13)talk in’ out loud.
lot.
(Fm9)Say in’ you bought her this and that and (Bb13)how much you done spent,
I swear nin’ she must be lieve boy, (Bb13)it’s all heav en sent.
(Fm9)Hey, boy,
you (Bb13)bet ter bring the chick a round to the (Fm9)sad, sad truth, the (Bb13)dirt y low down.
(Fm9)Who,
I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who
taught her how to (Fm9)talk like that.
I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who.
(Fm9)Noth in’ you can’t han so dle, (Bb13)noth in’ you ain’t got, (Fm9)put your mon ey on the ta ble (Bb13)drive it off the lot.
(Fm9)Turn on that old love light and turn a (Bb13)may be to a yes,
same old nin’ school boy game got boy, (Bb13)you in to this mess,
(Fm9)Hey, son,
you (Bb13)bet ter get on back to town, face the (Fm9)sad old truth, the (Bb13)dirt y low down.
(Fm9)Who,
I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who
put those i deas (Fm9)in your head.
I (Fm9)won der, won der, won der, won der (Bb13)who.
(Bb13)who.
Lowdown by Boz Scaggs
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Ab at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Lowdown”
- What key is "Lowdown" in?
- "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs is in the key of Ab with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Lowdown" 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 "Lowdown" 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 "Lowdown"?
- This arrangement of "Lowdown" uses 2 chords: Bbdom, Fm9. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Lowdown" 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 Boz Scaggs can I play here?
- Try "Look What You've Done to Me", "We're All Alone", "LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO ME". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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