What key is "Sideways" in?

"Sideways" by Dierks Bentley is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Sideways" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Sideways" 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 "Sideways"?

This arrangement of "Sideways" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, Eb, Eb7, F, F7.

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

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?

Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Hey girl, what’s your name?

It’s so (Eb)loud in here I can’t hear a thing.

But I sure do like your (Bb)style.

And I can see you came to rock in your vel blue jeans and white tank top.

Man, that look drives me (Eb7)wild.

And it’s (Bb)hey now, (Ab)here we go.

(Eb)J., don’t you play (Ab)noth in’ slow.

(Bb)Keep those girls out (Ab)on the floor, (Eb)got ta make ’em wan na come back for more.

Been (Bb)here since the sun went down, be (Eb)here when it comes (Ab)back a round.

Worked all week, it’s time to play.

(Eb7)Gon na get a (Eb7)lit tle bit side (Bb7)ways,

side (Bb7)ways.

Ain’t no need to fight, It’s y’all (Eb)take that here I neck stuff out side.

That’s what park in’ lots are (Bb)for.

Once you’re out you ain’t com in’ back, in the vel vet rope ain’t white no slack.

Man, they’re bust in’ the (Eb7)door.

And it’s (Bb)Hey now, (Ab)here we go.

(Eb)J., don’t you play (Ab)noth in’ slow.

(Bb)Keep those girls out (Ab)on the floor, (Eb)got ta make ’em wan na come back for more.

Been (Bb)here since the sun went down, be (Eb)here when it comes (Ab)back a round.

Worked all week, it’s time to play.

(Eb7)Gon na get a (Eb7)lit tle bit side (Bb7)ways,

side (Bb7)ways.

(Bb)Hey now, (Ab)here we go.

(Bb)J., don’t you play (Ab)noth in’ slow.

(Eb)Got ta make ’em (CN.C.)wan na, got ta make ’em wan na, got ta make ’em wan na come (Eb)back for more.

Side (Bb7)ways,

side (Bb7)ways.

Hey girl, what’s your name?

It’s so (Eb)loud in here I can’t hear a thing.

Sideways by Dierks Bentley

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Sideways”

What key is "Sideways" in?: "Sideways" by Dierks Bentley is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Sideways" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Sideways" 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 "Sideways"?: This arrangement of "Sideways" uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, Eb, Eb7, F, F7.
How long does it take to learn "Sideways" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?: Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.