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In the (E)tim bers of Fen na ri o, the (G)wolves are run ning (D)’round.
The win ter was so hard and cold, while froze boys ten sing feet ’neath the ground.
Don’t mur der (D)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (C#7)mur der (D)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me.
I (E)sat down to my sup per; (G)’twas a bot tle of red whis (D)key.
I said my prayers and went to bed; that’s the (A)last they (Ab)saw (G)of (F#m)me.
Don’t mur der (E)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (A)mur der (D)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me.
(G)When I a woke, the dire my wolf, six (A)hun dred (G)pounds of sin,
was grin ning at my the win dow.
All I said was, “Come on in.” Don’t mur der (D)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (C#7)mur der (F#m)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me.
(G)The wolf came in, I got my cards.
We (A)sat down (G)for a game.
I cut my deck to the queen of spades, but the were all the same.
Don’t mur der (D)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (C#7)mur der (F#m)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me.
(G)The wolf
In the (A)me.
Don’t (D)mur (Eb)der (E)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (C#7)mur der (F#m)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me, no, no, no.
Don’t (D)mur (Eb)der (E)me.
I beg of (A)you, don’t (C#7)mur der (F#m)me.
Please,
don’t mur der (A)me, no, no, no.
Don’t (D)mur (Eb)der (A)me.
(E)Please,
don’t mur der (A)me.
Dire Wolf — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Dire Wolf" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Dire Wolf”
- Why does "Dire Wolf" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dire Wolf".
- What key is "Dire Wolf" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Dire Wolf 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 "Dire Wolf"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dire Wolf" 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 "Dire Wolf"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dire Wolf"?
- "Dire Wolf" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dire Wolf"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: A, Ab, C#7, D, E, E7, Eb, F#m, +1 more.
- 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Dire Wolf"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dire Wolf".
- Can I see all the notes in "Dire Wolf"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 140 BPM.