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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Dire Wolf" 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, 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 learn "Dire Wolf" 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 "Dire Wolf" with hands-separate practice in A at 140 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Dire Wolf"?
- 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 "Dire Wolf" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Dire Wolf"?
- 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. "Dire Wolf" is in the key of A at 140 BPM.