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Beck y was a beau ty from south Al a ba ma, her dad dy had a heart like a nine it pound ham mer.
Think he e ven did a lit tle time in the slam mer.
What was I think in’?
She snuck out one night and met me at the front gate.
Her (Db)dad dy came out a wav in’ that twelve gauge.
We (Eb)tore out the drive, he pep pered my tail gate.
What was I think in’?
Oh, I (C5)knew there’d be hell to pay,
but that crossed my mind a lit tle too (C)late.
’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.
I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.
I (C5)know what I was feel in’.
But what was I (F5)think in’?
What was I think in’?
By the (F5)moun ty line the cops with were nip pin’ on our ma, heels, dad off cut the road, like and kicked out in four wheel.
We off e the lights hood and tore time through a corn field.
What was I think in’?
At the ’lly er side she was ler in’, the “Fast er!” Took (Db)Dad a dirt road, had the di o blast in’.
Hit (Eb)the honk y tonk for a tle close danc in’.
What was I think in’?
Oh, I (C5)knew there’d be hell to pay,
but that crossed my mind a lit tle too (C)late.
’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.
I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.
I (C5)know what I was feel in’.
But what was I (F5)think in’?
What was I think in’?
By the (F5)think in’
When a
Oh, (Fm)what was I think in’?
Oh, (Db)what was I think in’?
Then she gave a come and get me grin,
and like a bul let we were gone a (C)gain.
’Cause I was (F5)think in’ ’bout a (Cm)lit tle white (Bb)tank top (Ab)sit tin’ right (F5)there in the (Cm)mid dle by (Bb)me.
I was think in’ ’bout a (Cm)long kiss, (Bb)man, just (Ab)got ta get (F5)go in’ where the (Eb)night might (Bb)lead.
I (C5)know what I was feel in’,
yeah, I know what I was feel in’,
but what was I (F5)think in’?
What was I think in’?
(F5)think in’?
What was I think in’?
What Was I Thinkin' — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "What Was I Thinkin'" by Dierks Bentley: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Ab, 120 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 “What Was I Thinkin'”
- What key is "What Was I Thinkin'" by Dierks Bentley played in?
- What Was I Thinkin' is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What Was I Thinkin'" 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 "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- "What Was I Thinkin'" was originally performed by Dierks Bentley. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- This arrangement uses 13 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm, Cpow, Db, +5 more.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "What Was I Thinkin'" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "What Was I Thinkin'" by Dierks Bentley. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "What Was I Thinkin'" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "What Was I Thinkin'" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.