Learn "ALTHEA" by Grateful Dead on Piano

Master "ALTHEA" by Grateful Dead with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Rock arrangement is in the key of A at 100 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 100 BPM.

Lyrics

I told Al (A)the a I was feel in’ (A)lost, lack in’ in (A)some di (E)rec tion. Al the a told (A)me, up on scru (A)ti ny, that my back might need pro tec tion. I told Al the a that (C#m)treach er y was tear in’ me limb from (A)limb. Al the a told me, “Now, cool down, boy. Set tle back; eas y, Jim.” I told Al (A)the a I was feel in’ (A)lost, lack in’ in (A)some di (E)rec tion. Al the a told (A)me, up on scru (A)ti ny, that my back might need pro tec tion. I told Al the a that (C#m)treach er y was tear in’ me limb from (A)limb. Al the a told me, “Now, cool down, boy. Set tle back; eas y, Jim.” There are things you (G)can re (G)place and oth ers you can not. The time has come to (G)weigh those things. This space is get ting hot. You know, this (A)space is get ting hot.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
A
Tempo
100 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Althea" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.