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I had a hard run,
Lord, I run nin’ from your win dow.
(G)I was all night (C)run nin’, run nin’.
Lord, I won der if you care.
(G)I had a I had a run in, fall in’, fall in’.
I run a round and a run down.
(G)Run a round the cor ner, cor ner.
Lord, you was ran smack in to a tree.
(C)I (C#)had to (D)move,
real ly had to (C)move.
(C)That’s why, if you (G)please, I am (D)on my bend ed (C)knees.
(Am)Ber tha, don’t you come a (C)round here an y more.
(G)Dressed my self in green.
storm,
Lord, I went down to the sea.
door.
(G)Try to see what’s (C)go in’ down, rain,
try to read be tween the lines.
(G)I had a feel in’ I was in, test me, test me.
I turned a round and to see.
me?
(G)Heard a voice a call in’.
cor ner.
Lord, you un com in’ af to ter me.
(C)I (C#)had to (D)move,
real ly had to (C)move.
(C)That’s why, if you (G)please, I am (D)on my bend ed (C)knees.
(Am)Ber tha, don’t you come a (C)round here an y more.
(G)Dressed my self in green.
(G)Ran in to a rain
An y more.
An y more.
An y more.
Bertha — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Bertha" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 160 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 “Bertha”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Bertha" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Bertha" is in G.
- What key is "Bertha" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Bertha is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Bertha"?
- The arrangement plays at 160 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Bertha" 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 "Bertha"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Bertha"?
- "Bertha" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Bertha"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, C#, D, G.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Bertha" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Bertha" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.
- What chords are in "Bertha"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.