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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' — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "What Was I Thinkin'" by Dierks Bentley 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 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'”
- Can I learn "What Was I Thinkin'" 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 "What Was I Thinkin'" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- 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 "What Was I Thinkin'" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "What Was I Thinkin'"?
- 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. "What Was I Thinkin'" is in the key of Ab at 120 BPM.