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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Bertha" by Grateful Dead in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Bertha" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Bertha" with hands-separate practice in G at 160 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Bertha"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Bertha" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Bertha"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Bertha" is in the key of G at 160 BPM.