What key is "Friend Of The Devil" in?

"Friend Of The Devil" by Grateful Dead is in the key of G with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Friend Of The Devil" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Friend Of The Devil" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Friend Of The Devil"?

This arrangement of "Friend Of The Devil" uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.

How long does it take to learn "Friend Of The Devil" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?

Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)I lit out from Re no; I was trailed by twen ty hounds.

(G)Did n’t get to sleep that night till the (C)morn ing came a round.

(D)Set out run nin’, but I take my time.

A (Am)friend of the dev il is a friend of mine.

If (D)I get home be fore day light, I (Am)just might get some sleep to (D)night.

(G)Ran in to the dev il, babe; he loaned me twen ty bills.

(G)Spent the night in U tah in a cave (C)up ing in the hills.

(D)Set out run nin’, but I take my time.

A (Am)friend of the dev il is a friend of mine.

If (D)I get home be fore day light, I (Am)just might get some sleep to (D)night.

(G)Ran down to the lev ee, but the dev il caught me there.

He (G)took my twen ty dol lar bill and he (C)van ished in the air.

(D)Set out run nin’, but I take my time.

A (Am)friend of the dev il is a friend of mine.

If (D)I get home be fore day light, I (Am)just might get some sleep to (D)night.

Got two rea sons why I cry a way each lone ly night.

The (C)first one’s named sweet Anne Ma rie, and she’s my heart’s de light.

(D)Sec ond one is pris on, ba by; the sher iff’s on my trail.

And (Am)if he catch es up with me, I’ll (C)spend my life in (D)jail.

(G)Got a wife in Chi no, babe, and one in Cher o kee.

(G)First one says she’s got my child, but (C)it don’t look like me.

(D)Set out run nin’, but I take my time.

A (Am)friend of the dev il is a friend of mine.

If (D)I get home be fore day light, I (Am)just might get some sleep to (D)night.

Got two rea sons why I cry a way each lone ly night.

The (C)first one’s named sweet Anne Ma rie, and she’s my heart’s de light.

(D)Sec ond one is pris on, ba by; the sher iff’s on my trail.

And (Am)if he catch es up with me, I’ll (C)spend my life in (D)jail.

(G)Got a wife in Chi no, babe, and one in Cher o kee.

(G)First one says she’s got my child, but (C)it don’t look like me.

me.

(D)night.

Friend Of The Devil by Grateful Dead

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Friend Of The Devil”

What key is "Friend Of The Devil" in?: "Friend Of The Devil" by Grateful Dead is in the key of G with a tempo of 200 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Friend Of The Devil" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Friend Of The Devil" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Friend Of The Devil"?: This arrangement of "Friend Of The Devil" uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Friend Of The Devil" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?: Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.