What key is "Shotgun Rider" in?

"Shotgun Rider" by Tim McGraw is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Shotgun Rider" 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 Rider" 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 Rider"?

This arrangement of "Shotgun Rider" uses 8 chords: Bm, C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G, Gpow.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?

Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G5)Roll,

won’t you come roll with (Bm)me?

Slow, lay your fast, down full my (Em7)speed, der.

girl, wher ev er (Csus2)sweet time takes us.

(G5)Hang

with me down this old but a Don’t on ly God knows where we’ll (Em7)go.

Don’t mat ter long as (Csus2)I’ve got your love.

I don’t ev er wan na wake up (D)look in’ in to some one else ’s eyes; an (Em)oth er voice call in’ me ba by on the (C)oth er end of the phone;

a (G5)new girl put tin’ on her make up be fore din ner on Fri day night.

No, I don’t ev er wan na know

no oth er shot gun rid er be side me sing in’ to the ra di o.

Whoa,

oh.

(G5)Slide,

slide o ver nice and (Bm)close, Slow, lay your head down on my (Em7)shoul der.

You can fall a (Csus2)sleep; I’ll let you (G5)dream.

Life me ain’t noth in’ but a Don’t on ly wan knows na we’ll (Em7)be Don’t cruis in’ through this (Csus2)dream with out you.

I don’t ev er wan na wake up (D)look in’ in to some one else ’s eyes; an (Em)oth er voice call in’ me ba by on the (C)oth er end of the phone;

a (G5)new girl put tin’ on her make up be fore din ner on Fri day night.

No, I don’t ev er wan na know

no oth er shot gun rid er be side me sing in’ to the ra di o.

Whoa,

oh.

No oth er shot gun (G5)rid er.

Oh,

oh.

(G5)rid er.

Oh,

oh.

Shotgun Rider by Tim McGraw

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shotgun Rider”

What key is "Shotgun Rider" in?: "Shotgun Rider" by Tim McGraw is in the key of G with a tempo of 168 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shotgun Rider" 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 Rider" 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 Rider"?: This arrangement of "Shotgun Rider" uses 8 chords: Bm, C, Csus2, D, Em, Em7, G, Gpow.
How long does it take to learn "Shotgun Rider" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Tim McGraw can I play here?: Try "HIGHWAY DON'T CARE", "SUSPICIONS", "LIVE LIKE YOU WERE DYING". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.