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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Dire Wolf" by Grateful Dead in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Dire Wolf"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Dire Wolf" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 140 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.