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(D)I nev er once backed as (Dmaj7)down from a punch,
well, (D7)I’d take it square on the chin.
Well, (Gm)I found out fast
a (Bm)bul ly’s just that.
can (Em7)You’ve got to stand up to him.
So, (D)I did n’t cry when I (Dmaj7)got a black eye.
As (D7)bad as it hurt, I just (G)grinned.
But when (Gm)tough lit tle boys
grow (D)up to be dads, (D)they turn (Em7)in to big ba bies a gain.
Well, (Bm)Scared me to death
when you (G)took your first steps.
Well, I’d (D)fall ev ’ry time you fell (D)down.
And your (Bm)first day of school
I (G)cried like a fool and I (Em7)fol lowed your school bus to town.
Well, (D)I did n’t cry
when (Dmaj7)Old Yel ler died,
at (D7)least not in front of my (G)friends.
But when (Gm)tough lit tle boys grow (D)up to be dads, (D)they turn in to big ba bies a gain.
Well, (D)I’m a grown man, but as (Dmaj7)strong as I am,
well, (D7)some times it’s hard to be lieve
how (Gm)one lit tle girl
with (Bm)lit tle blonde curls can (Em7)to tal ly ter ri fy me.
If (D)you were to ask, my I (Dmaj7)wife would just laugh,
she’d (D7)say an old law a bout (G)men
and how (Gm)tough lit tle boys grow (D)up to be dads, (D)they turn (Em7)in to big ba bies a gain.
Well, (Bm)I know one day I’ll you (G)give you a way Well, and (D)I’m gon na stand there and (D)smile.
And But (Bm)when I get home and (G)I’m all a lone, well, I’ll (Em7)sit in your room for a while.
Well, (D)I did n’t cry
when (Dmaj7)Old Yel ler died,
at (D7)least not in front of my (G)friends.
But when (Gm)tough lit tle boys grow (D)up to be dads, (D)they turn in to big ba bies a gain.
Well,
When (G)tough lit tle boys grow (D)up to be dads,
they turn (Em9)in to big ba bies a (D)gain.
Tough Little Boys — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Tough Little Boys" 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, 100 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 “Tough Little Boys”
- Can I play "Tough Little Boys" 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 "Tough Little Boys" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Tough Little Boys" by Gary Allan played in?
- Tough Little Boys 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 "Tough Little Boys"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Tough Little Boys" 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 "Tough Little Boys"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Tough Little Boys"?
- "Tough Little Boys" was originally performed by Gary Allan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Tough Little Boys"?
- This arrangement uses 12 chords: A, A7, Bm, D, D7, Dmaj7, Em7, Em9, +4 more.
- What other songs by Gary Allan can I play here?
- Try "EVERY STORM", "LIFE AIN'T ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL", "Every Storm (Runs Out Of Rain)". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Tough Little Boys"?
- 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. "Tough Little Boys" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Tough Little Boys"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Tough Little Boys" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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