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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.
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 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.
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.
Sideways — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sideways" 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 Eb, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sideways”
- Can I play "Sideways" 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 "Sideways" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Sideways" by Dierks Bentley played in?
- Sideways is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sideways"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sideways" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Sideways"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sideways"?
- "Sideways" was originally performed by Dierks Bentley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sideways"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, Eb, Eb7, F, F7.
- What other songs by Dierks Bentley can I play here?
- Try "LONG TRIP ALONE", "I HOLD ON", "COME A LITTLE CLOSER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sideways"?
- 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. "Sideways" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sideways"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sideways" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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