Other arrangements of Shotgun
Pick a learning view.
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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Shotgun" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 120 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Shotgun”
- Why does "Shotgun" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Shotgun".
- What key is "Shotgun" by Junior Walker & the All-Stars played in?
- Shotgun is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shotgun"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shotgun" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Shotgun"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shotgun"?
- "Shotgun" was originally performed by Junior Walker & the All-Stars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- Is this real sheet music for "Shotgun"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Shotgun".
- Can I see all the notes in "Shotgun"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 120 BPM.


