I’d rath er be
in (E)some
dark (A)hol low
where the sun
don’t (D)ev
er shine
than to be
home a lone
big (D)know in’ that you’re gone,
would a (A)cause me to (E)lose
my mind.
So, blow
your (E)whis
tle, (A)freight train.
Take me far
on (D)down
the (A)track.
I’m go in’ a way,
I’m (D)leav in’ to day.
I’m (A)go in’ but I (E)ain’t com in’ back.
I’d rath er be
in (E)some
dark (A)hol low
where the sun
don’t (D)ev
er shine
than to be
home in some
big (D)cit y that you’re gone,
in a (A)small room with (E)you
on my
So, blow
your (E)whis
tle, (A)freight train.
Take me far
on (D)down
the (A)track.
I’m go in’ a way,
I’m (D)leav in’ to day.
I’m (A)go in’ but I (E)ain’t com in’ back.
I’d rath er
So,
Dark Hollow by Grateful Dead
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Dark Hollow”
- What key is "Dark Hollow" in?
- "Dark Hollow" by Grateful Dead is in the key of A with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
- Is "Dark Hollow" easy to play on piano?
- This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
- Can I play "Dark Hollow" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Dark Hollow"?
- This arrangement of "Dark Hollow" uses 4 chords: A, A9, D, E. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Dark Hollow" on piano?
- 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.