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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Lowdown" 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 Ab, 100 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Lowdown”
- Can I play "Lowdown" 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 "Lowdown" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs played in?
- Lowdown is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Lowdown"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Lowdown" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Lowdown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Lowdown"?
- "Lowdown" was originally performed by Boz Scaggs. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Lowdown"?
- This arrangement uses 2 chords: Bbdom, Fm9. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Lowdown"?
- 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. "Lowdown" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Lowdown"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Lowdown" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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