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Dark Hollow — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
About “Dark Hollow”
Watch "Dark Hollow" 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 A, 120 BPM.
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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.
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,
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (10)
- Can I learn "Dark Hollow" 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 "Dark Hollow" with hands-separate practice in A at 120 BPM.
- What key is "Dark Hollow" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Dark Hollow is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dark Hollow"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dark Hollow" 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 "Dark Hollow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dark Hollow"?
- "Dark Hollow" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dark Hollow"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, A9, 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dark Hollow"?
- 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 "Dark Hollow" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Dark Hollow"?
- 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. "Dark Hollow" is in the key of A at 120 BPM.
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