Learn "DARK HOLLOW" by Grateful Dead on Piano

Master "DARK HOLLOW" by Grateful Dead with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of A at 120 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

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. (A)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 (A)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 So,

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
A
Tempo
120 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "Dark Hollow" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.