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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Lowdown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Lowdown" by Boz Scaggs. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Lowdown" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Lowdown" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.