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In a lit tle cab a ret,
in a South er Tex as (F7)bord er town, sat a boy and his gui tar,
and the peo ple came from (Bb)all a round.
And all the girls
from there to (F)Aus tin
were slip ping a way from home and put ting jewel ry in hock to take a trip
to the go and (F)lis ten
to the lit tle dark haired boy who played the Ten nes see flat top (Bb)box.
And he would (Eb)play.
Well, he could n’t ride or wran
and he nev one cared to (F7)make a dime.
sat But give him his gui tar,
They and he’d be hap py (Bb)all the time.
And all the girls
from nine to (F)nine ty
were snap ping a fin gers, tap ping toes and beg him, “Don’t stop,” and hyp no tized,
and the fas ci (F)nat ed
by the lit tle dark haired boy who played the Ten nes see flat top (Bb)box.
And he would (Eb)play.
Tennessee Flat Top Box — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Tennessee Flat Top Box" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 160 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Tennessee Flat Top Box”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Tennessee Flat Top Box" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Tennessee Flat Top Box" is in Bb.
- What key is "Tennessee Flat Top Box" by Johnny Cash played in?
- Tennessee Flat Top Box is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Tennessee Flat Top Box"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tennessee Flat Top Box" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Tennessee Flat Top Box"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tennessee Flat Top Box"?
- "Tennessee Flat Top Box" was originally performed by Johnny Cash. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Johnny Cash can I play here?
- Try "GOD'S GONNA CUT YOU DOWN", "IF YOU COULD READ MY MIND", "HELP ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Tennessee Flat Top Box" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Tennessee Flat Top Box" is in the key of Bb at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Tennessee Flat Top Box"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.