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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Dire Wolf" 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 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”
- Can I play "Dire Wolf" 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 "Dire Wolf" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Dire Wolf"?
- 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. "Dire Wolf" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Dire Wolf"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Dire Wolf" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.