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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Friend Of The Devil" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 204 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Friend Of The Devil”
- Can I play "Friend Of The Devil" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Friend Of The Devil" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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 204 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Friend Of The Devil" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- 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 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 a complete beginner play "Friend Of The Devil"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Friend Of The Devil" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Friend Of The Devil"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Friend Of The Devil" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.