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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Shotgun" 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 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”
- Can I play "Shotgun" 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 "Shotgun" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Shotgun"?
- 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. "Shotgun" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Shotgun"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shotgun" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.