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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Friend Of The Devil" 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 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”
- Can I learn "Friend Of The Devil" 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 "Friend Of The Devil" with hands-separate practice in G at 200 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Friend Of The Devil"?
- 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 "Friend Of The Devil" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Friend Of The Devil"?
- 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. "Friend Of The Devil" is in the key of G at 200 BPM.