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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Friend Of The Devil" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Friend Of The Devil"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Friend Of The Devil". Key of G, 200 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.