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Intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music for "Try That In A Small Town" by Jason Aldean, in C minor at about 73 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music for "Try That In A Small Town" by Jason Aldean

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement for “Try That In A Small Town” by Jason Aldean.

Try That In A Small Town
Acoustic Guitar Sheet Music

Treble clefMid-staff range

The acoustic guitar part reads from treble clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrecountry · country rock · Southern rock
Mooddefiant · protective · rural
Signaturedefiant small‑town anthem
C minor
Key
73
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Cm7
E♭
B♭
Cm
A♭
A♭maj7
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusVersePre‑ChorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

drums
steady, driving rock beat
electric guitars
distorted rhythm guitars with a Southern‑rock crunch, panned wide
bass guitar
solid, foundational low end that locks with the drums
vocals
male lead with a strong, slightly raspy timbre, delivering the lyrics with a confident, storytelling style
acoustic guitar
strummed chords adding a country texture
lead electric guitar
melodic solo in the bridge, slightly overdriven
organ
warm, sustained pads that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

Highway Desperado (2023)

Highway Desperado arrived amid significant public attention following the controversy around the single 'Try That in a Small Town.' The album otherwise follows Aldean's established template of guitar-driven country with big-stage production.

All of Highway Desperado
Artist

Jason Aldean

Jason Aldean is a country singer from Macon, Georgia who has recorded for Broken Bow Records (now BBR Music Group) since 2005. His music sits at the harder, rock-leaning edge of mainstream country, and he has placed dozens of singles at the top of the Billboard country charts over his career. He is one of the best-selling country acts of the 21st century, with well over 20 million albums sold.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Try That In A Small Town" in?

"Try That In A Small Town" by Jason Aldean is in C minor.

What is the tempo of "Try That In A Small Town"?

"Try That In A Small Town" plays at around 73 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Try That In A Small Town"?

The core progression is Cm7, E♭, B♭, Cm, A♭, and A♭maj7, built around the C minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Try That In A Small Town"?

The recording features drums, electric guitars, bass guitar, acoustic guitar, organ, lead electric guitar, and vocals.

Can I get "Try That In A Small Town" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar sheet music arrangement of "Try That In A Small Town" by Jason Aldean, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Try That In A Small Town" acoustic guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Try That In A Small Town" acoustic guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 73 BPM in C minor with 6 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Try That In A Small Town" acoustic guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar sheet music for "Try That In A Small Town" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Try That In A Small Town" on?

"Try That In A Small Town" appears on Highway Desperado (2023).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

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Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

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