Cold Rain And Snow

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

Well, she’s (D)com ing down the stairs, comb ing back her yel low (E)hair,

and I ain’t gon na be treat ed this a (E)way,

this a way.

And I (D)ain’t gon na be treat ed this a (E)way.

Well, she (D)went up to her room and she sang a fate ful (E)tune,

and I’m go ing those the chill y winds don’t (E)blow,

winds don’t blow.

And I’m (D)go ing those the chill y winds don’t (E)way.

(E)blow.

Well, I (E)snow.

Run me out in the cold rain and (E)snow.

Run me out in the cold rain and (E)snow.

Run me (E)snow.

Cold Rain And Snow — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Cold Rain And Snow" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 164 BPM.

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

About “Cold Rain And Snow”

Can I play "Cold Rain And Snow" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cold Rain And Snow" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Cold Rain And Snow" by Grateful Dead played in?
Cold Rain And Snow is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold Rain And Snow"?
The arrangement plays at 164 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Cold Rain And Snow" 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 "Cold Rain And Snow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Cold Rain And Snow"?
"Cold Rain And Snow" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Cold Rain And Snow"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: C, D, E. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 a complete beginner play "Cold Rain And Snow"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cold Rain And Snow" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Cold Rain And Snow"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cold Rain And Snow" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.