Friend Of The Devil

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

(G)I lit out from Re no; I was (C)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)I lit out from Re no; I was (C)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.

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.

(D)night.

Friend Of The Devil by Grateful Dead

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 204 BPM. Difficulty: easy. 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 204 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Friend Of The Devil" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
How long does it take to learn "Friend Of The Devil" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.

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