Brown-eyed Women

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Brown-eyed Women" 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, 100 BPM.

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

About “Brown-eyed Women”

Can I learn "Brown-eyed Women" 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 "Brown-eyed Women" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
What key is "Brown-eyed Women" by Grateful Dead played in?
Brown-eyed Women 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 "Brown-eyed Women"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Brown-eyed Women" 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 "Brown-eyed Women"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Brown-eyed Women"?
"Brown-eyed Women" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Brown-eyed Women"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cm, Dm, F, Gm.
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 "Brown-eyed Women"?
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 "Brown-eyed Women" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Brown-eyed Women"?
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. "Brown-eyed Women" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.