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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Lowdown" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Lowdown"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Lowdown". Key of Ab, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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