Grey Street

by Dave Matthews Band
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Lyrics

(G)Oh, (D)look at how she lis tens; door,

she says noth ing of what (G)she thinks.

She just goes (Bm)stum bling through (G)her mem (A)o ries,

Oh, it there’s star ing out on to Grey (A)Street.

And she thinks, “Hey!

There’s a How did it come to this?

my door.

I dream my self a (Bm)thou sand times a round the (D)world,

but I (G)can’t get (Bm)out of this (G)place.”

Mm, (G)there’s an (Bm)emp ti ness in side her

and she’d do (D)an y thing to fill it in.

But all the col lors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)How she (D)wish es it was dif f’rent; door,

she to God most can ev (G)’ry night.

And though she (Bm)swears it does (G)n’t lis (A)ten, ries,

Oh, it ’d still a hope in her it (A)might.

She says, “I pray,

There’s a oh, but they fall on deaf

my door.

Am I sup posed to (Bm)take it on my self the (D)Street

but I (G)to get (Bm)out of this (G)place?”

Oh, (G)there’s a (Bm)lone li ness in side her

and she’d do (D)an y thing to fill it in.

And though it’s red lors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)How she blood bleed ing (A)from her now, it feels like (D)cold blue ice in her heart

when all the col ors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(G)There’s a blood bleed ing (A)from her now, it’s more like (D)cold blue ice in her heart.

She feels like (Bm)kick ing out all the win dows

and set ting (D)fi re to this life.

She could change ev (Bm)’ry thing a bout her

us ing (D)col ors bold

and bright.

But all the col ors mix to geth (A)er

to grey.

And it (G)breaks her heart.

(D)Oh, it (G)breaks her heart

to (G)grey.

(Bm)Yeah.

(Bm)Yeah.

Grey Street — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Grey Street" 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 D, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Grey Street”

Can I play "Grey Street" 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 "Grey Street" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Grey Street" by Dave Matthews Band played in?
Grey Street is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grey Street"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Grey Street" 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 "Grey Street"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Grey Street"?
"Grey Street" was originally performed by Dave Matthews Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Grey Street"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Dave Matthews Band can I play here?
Try "CRASH INTO ME", "Steady As We Go", "Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Grey Street"?
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. "Grey Street" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Grey Street"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Grey Street" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.