My Rifle, My Pony And Me

by Dimitri Tiomkin
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The sun is (Ab)sink ing (Eb)in the (Gm)West.

The (F7sus)cat tle go (F7)down to the (Bb7sus)stream.

(Bb7)The (Eb)red wing (Ab)set tles (Eb)in the (Gm)nest.

It’s (Fm7)time for a (Abmaj7)cow boy to (Eb)dream.

Pur ple (Eb)light

in the (Ab)can yons,

that’s where (Eb)I

(Eb7)long to (Ab)be

with my (Eb)three

good com (Ab)pan ions,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

Gon na (Eb)hang

my som (Ab)bre ro

on the (Eb)limb

(Eb7)of a (Ab)tree.

(Gm)Com in’ (Cm)home,

(Eb)sweet heart (Ab)dar lin’,

(Bb7)just (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)just my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)will

in the (Ab)wil low

sings a (Eb)sweet

(Eb7)mel o (Ab)dy.

Rid in’ (Eb)to

Am a (Ab)ril lo,

just my (Gm)ri (Cm)fle, (Gm)po ny and (Cm)me.

No more (Eb)cows

to be (Ab)rop in’,

no more (Eb)strays

(Eb7)will I (Ab)see.

(Gm)’Round the (Cm)bend

(Eb)she’ll be (Ab)wait in’

(Bb7)for (Eb)my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny and (Cm)me,

(Ab)for my (G)ri (Eb7)fle, my (Fm7)po ny (Bb7)and (Eb)me.

Whip poor (Eb)me.

My Rifle, My Pony And Me — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" 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, 84 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “My Rifle, My Pony And Me

Can I play "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" by Dimitri Tiomkin played in?
My Rifle, My Pony And Me 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" 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 "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
"My Rifle, My Pony And Me" was originally performed by Dimitri Tiomkin. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb7, Bbsus4, Cm, Eb, Eb7, F7, +5 more.
What other songs by Dimitri Tiomkin can I play here?
Try "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me)", "Rawhide". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
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. "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "My Rifle, My Pony And Me"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "My Rifle, My Pony And Me" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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