Is this real sheet music for "Sideways"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sideways".

Can I see all the notes in "Sideways"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 110 BPM.

Sideways — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Sideways" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 110 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

Hey girl, what’s your name? It’s so (Eb)loud in here red 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 got tank top. Man, that look drives down me (Eb7)wild. And it’s (Bb)hey now, (Ab)here we go. D. (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 red 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 got no slack. Man, they’re bust in’ down the (Eb7)door. And it’s (Bb)Hey now, (Ab)here we go. D. (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. D. (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Lead Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Country
Key: Eb
Tempo: 110 BPM
Difficulty: medium
Artist: Dierks Bentley

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How to Play "Sideways" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.