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(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.
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.
I’ll be rid ing (F)shot gun un der neath the (Bb)hot sun, feel ing like a (Dm)some one.
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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 (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 — 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 Bb, 116 BPM.
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.
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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 George Ezra played in?
- Shotgun is arranged in the key of Bb 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 116 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 George Ezra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Shotgun"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by George Ezra can I play here?
- Try "Budapest", "BUDAPEST", "Blame It On Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- 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.
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