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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Shotgun" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Shotgun"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Shotgun". Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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