What key is "Shotgun" in?

"Shotgun" by George Ezra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 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.

What chords are used in "Shotgun"?

This arrangement of "Shotgun" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

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

30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.

What other songs by George Ezra can I play here?

Try "Budapest", "BUDAPEST", "Blame It On Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(F)Home grown al li ga tor, (Bb)see you lat er, got ta hit the (Dm)road,

got ta hit the (C)road.

(F)Some thing sea changed div in the at mos phere, bi (Bb)ar chi tec ture un fa mi liar, I could get used to this.

(F)Time flies by in the (Bb)yel low and green, stick a round and you’ll see what I mean.

There’s a (F)moun tain top that (Bb)I’m dream ing of, if you need me you know were I’ll be.

I’ll be rid ing (F)shot gun un der neath the (Bb)hot sun, feel ing like a (Dm)some one.

The (F)south of the E qua tor, (Bb)na vi gat or, got ta hit the (Dm)road,

got ta hit the (C)road.

(F)Some thing sea changed div in the at mos phere, bi (Bb)ar ni bot toms, lag er tops, liar, I could get used to this.

(F)Time flies by in the (Bb)yel low and green, stick a round and you’ll see what I mean.

There’s a (F)moun tain top that (Bb)I’m dream ing of, if you need me you know were I’ll be.

I’ll be rid ing (F)shot gun un der neath the (Bb)hot sun, feel ing like a (Dm)some one.

The

We got (F)two in the front,

(Bb)two in the back,

(Dm)sail ing a long and we (C)don’t look back.

(F)Time flies by in the (Bb)yel low and green, stick a round and you’ll see what I mean.

There’s a (F)moun tain top that (Bb)I’m dream ing of, if you need me you know were I’ll be.

I’ll be rid ing (F)shot gun un der neath the (Bb)hot sun, feel ing like a (Dm)some one.

I’ll be rid ing (Dm)some one, some one, (C)some one, some one.

Shotgun by George Ezra

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with left-hand octave bass patterns while keeping things fun and rhythmic.

Your left hand will bounce between octave Bb, C, D, and F notes — focus on landing those cleanly with a relaxed wrist, because tension will slow you down fast at 116 BPM.

Your right hand cycles through just four chords — Bb, C, Dm, and F — so the real challenge isn't complexity, it's consistency and groove.

Watch the transition from Bb to C especially: that whole-step shift tempts you to rush.

Start hands-separate at around 80 BPM, locking in the left-hand octave rhythm until it feels automatic, then layer the right hand on top.

Once both hands are steady, bump the tempo up in small increments.

If any section feels shaky, loop it ten times before moving on.

This is the kind of song that trains your hands to hold a steady pop pulse — once you own that, dozens of songs open up.

About “Shotgun”

What key is "Shotgun" in?: "Shotgun" by George Ezra is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 116 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.
What chords are used in "Shotgun"?: This arrangement of "Shotgun" uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Shotgun" on piano?: 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by George Ezra can I play here?: Try "Budapest", "BUDAPEST", "Blame It On Me". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.