Brown-eyed Women

by Grateful Dead

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Gone are the days ty when the (F)ox fall down,

He take up the yoke and plow the (Bb)fields a round.

Gone are the days ty when the (F)la dies said, “Please, He’d (Bb)gen tle Jack Jones, won’t you come on to me?”

(C)Brown eyed wom en and red gren a dine.

The (Bb)bot tle was dust y but the (F)liq uor was clean.

(Bb)Sound of the thun der with the rain pour in’ (Dm)down, and it (Gm)looks like the old man’s

get tin’ (F)on.

Nine are teen twen ty when he (F)stepped to the He drank to the dregs and of the (Bb)whis key jar.

Nine are teen thir ty when the (F)wall dies caved in.

He’d (Bb)made tle his way sell in’ red on eyed gin.

(C)Brown eyed wom en and red gren a dine.

The (Bb)bot tle was dust y but the (F)liq uor was clean.

(Bb)Sound of the thun der with the rain pour in’ (Dm)down, and it (Gm)looks like the old man’s

get tin’ (F)on.

De li lah Jones key was the (F)moth er of twins

two times o ver, and the rest were sins.

Raised eight boys; ’ry on ly (F)I turned bad.

(Bb)Did n’t get the lick in’s that the oth er ones (F)had.

(C)Brown eyed wom en and red gren a dine.

The (Bb)bot tle was dust y but the (F)liq uor was clean.

(Bb)Sound of the thun der with the rain pour in’ (Dm)down, and it (Gm)looks like the old man’s

get tin’ (F)on.

Tum ble down shack in Big Foot (F)Coun ty,

snowed so hard that the (Bb)roof caved in.

De li lah Jones went to (Bb)meet her God, and the (Bb)old man nev er was the same a gain.

And it (Gm)looks like the old man’s

get tin’ (F)on.

Brown-eyed Women by Grateful Dead — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Brown-eyed Women by Grateful Dead in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 100 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Brown-eyed Women" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Brown-eyed Women"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Brown-eyed Women" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, F, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Grateful Dead songs work for kids?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.