What key is "Shotgun" in?

"Shotgun" by Junior Walker & the All-Stars is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Shotgun" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Shotgun" 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.

How long does it take to learn "Shotgun" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

I said (G7)shot gun.

Shoot him ’fore he run now.

Do the jerk, ba by.

Do the jerk now.

Put on your red dress

and then you go down town now.

I said buy your self a shot gun now.

We’re gon na break it down, ba by, now.

We’re gon na load it up, ba by, now.

How can you shoot him ’fore he run now?

I said Put on your high heeled shoes.

I said we’re go in’ down here lis ten to ’em play the blues.

We’re gon na dig po ta toes.

We’re gon na pick to ma toes.

I said shot gun.

Shoot him ’fore he run now.

Do the jerk, ba by.

Do the jerk now.

I said it’s cry in’ time.

Hey.

I said it’s cry in’ time.

Hey.

I said it’s cry in’ time.

Shotgun by Junior Walker & the All-Stars

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shotgun”

What key is "Shotgun" in?: "Shotgun" by Junior Walker & the All-Stars is in the key of C with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shotgun" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Shotgun" 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.
How long does it take to learn "Shotgun" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.