Other arrangements of Friend Of The Devil
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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Friend Of The Devil" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 200 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 “Friend Of The Devil”
- What key is "Friend Of The Devil" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Friend Of The Devil is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Friend Of The Devil"?
- The arrangement plays at 200 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friend Of The Devil" 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 "Friend Of The Devil"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Friend Of The Devil"?
- "Friend Of The Devil" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Friend Of The Devil"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Friend Of The Devil" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Friend Of The Devil" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Friend Of The Devil" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Friend Of The Devil" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.