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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' — Piano Lead Sheet
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"What Was I Thinkin'" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Ab, 120 BPM.
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About “What Was I Thinkin'”
- Where are the chord symbols for "What Was I Thinkin'" 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. "What Was I Thinkin'" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "What Was I Thinkin'" 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. "What Was I Thinkin'" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.