Talladega

by Eric Church
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Lyrics

It was the (G)sum mer be fore the (D)real rolls world start ed, and the deal was we would (A)get to go if we Most cleaned it up and got it run nin’, but (Bm)Dad dy’s old Win (A)ne ba go.

And wing and a prayer down Six ty five, dy, (Bm)five best friends on four bald tires.

I can (G)still in see moon Bil ly smil in’ when we fi n’lly made it.

o To Tal la de ga, boys raised up, (Bm)whis key in your glass.

And here’s to (G)turn it up or (D)slow in’ down and (Bm)cars that go real fast.

We were (G)laugh in’ and liv in’, drink in’ and wish in’, and (Bm)think in’ as that (A)check ered flag was wav in’,

sure would like to stay in

Tal la de ga.

(G)sum Like a stone, time (D)real rolls world on.

ed, You can’t hit pause as we (A)just to did.

if we Most days in life don’t stand it out, nin’, but (Bm)life’s a bout those (A)days that we liked.

wing Rock in’ Ran do, get tin’ row dy, (Bm)five shoot in’ man can dles at the man (G)still in the moon Bil till the a bam a sun was break in’

o ver Tal la de ga, boys raised up, (Bm)whis key in your glass.

And here’s to (G)turn it up or (D)slow in’ down and (Bm)cars that go real fast.

We were (G)laugh in’ and liv in’, drink in’ and wish in’, and (Bm)think in’ as that (A)check ered flag was wav in’,

sure would like to stay in

Tal la de ga.

Tal la de ga,

Tal la de ga.

When the winds go cold and it blows Oc to ber, I think a bout us shoul der to shoul der.

(G)Like those cars, my thoughts roll o ver and o ver and o ver.

In my mind

to night, I’m in Tal la de Tal la de ga.

Tal la de ga,

Tal la de ga.

Talladega — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Talladega" 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 D, 160 BPM.

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

About “Talladega”

Can I play "Talladega" 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 "Talladega" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Talladega" by Eric Church played in?
Talladega is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Talladega"?
The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Talladega" 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 "Talladega"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Talladega"?
"Talladega" was originally performed by Eric Church. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Talladega"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, G, Gmaj7.
What other songs by Eric Church can I play here?
Try "GIVE ME BACK MY HOMETOWN", "SPRINGSTEEN", "DRINK IN MY HAND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Talladega"?
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. "Talladega" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Talladega"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Talladega" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.