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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Talladega" by Eric Church in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Talladega" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Talladega" with hands-separate practice in D at 160 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Talladega"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Talladega" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Talladega"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Talladega" is in the key of D at 160 BPM.