Return Of The Grievous Angel

by Gram Parsons

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Won’t you (Bb)scratch my itch, sweet (Eb)An nie Rich,

and wel come me (F)back to town.

Come out of your porch or step in to your (Bb)par lor and I’ll (C)tell you how it all went down.

(Bb)Out with the truck ers and the (Bb7)kick ers and the cow boy an gels,

and a (Bb)good sa loon in (Bb7)ev ’ry sin gle town.

Oh, and (Eb)I re mem bered some thing you once told me,

and I’ll be damned if it did not come true.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down,

(F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

’Cause I head ed on west di o to (Eb)grow up (F)with the coun try,

He wants a (Gm)cross those prai ries for with those that waves er been of grain.

And I saw my dev il,

and I saw my deep blue sea.

And I (Eb)thought a bout a cal i co (F)bon net

from (Eb)Chey enne to (F)Ten nes see.

(Bb)We flew straight a cross that (Eb)riv er bridge

last night, (F)half past two.

Switch man waved his lan tern good bye and good day as (C)we went roll ing through.

Bill boards and truck stops pass by the griev ous an gel,

and (Bb)now I know just (F7)what I have to (Bb)do.

And the

The (Bb)news I could I met (Eb)up with the king; on his head, an am (F)phet a mine crown.

Talked a bout un buck ling that old Bi ble (Bb)belt and light ed (C)out for some des ert town.

(Bb)Out with the truck ers and the (Bb7)kick ers and the cow boy an

gels,

and a (Bb)good sa loon in (Bb7)ev ’ry sin gle town.

Oh, but (Eb)I re mem bered some thing you once told me,

and I’ll be damned if it did not come true.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down, (F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down, (F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

Return Of The Grievous Angel by Gram Parsons — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Return Of The Grievous Angel” by Gram Parsons 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 Eb 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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel" 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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel" use?
Just 8 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Dm, Eb, F, F7, Gm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gram Parsons songs work for kids?
Try "HICKORY WIND". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.