Other arrangements of Hello In There
Pick a learning view.
We had an a part ment in the cit (G)y.
more.
Me and Lor (Dm)et ta liked liv ing there.
Well, it’s been years since the kids (F)had grown.
like some A life (C)of their own,
left us a lone.
John and Lin da live in O ma ha,
and Joe is some where at the fac on the (G)road.
But We lost Da vy in the Ko (F)re an War,
and I still don’t (C)know what for.
Don’t mat ter an y more.
You know that old trees just grow (C)strong er,
and old (Bb)riv ers grow wild er ev ’ry day.
Old peo ple just grow lone some,
wait ing for some (C)one to say,
“Hel (G)lo in there,
hel (C)lo.”
We Me and Lor et ta, we don’t talk (G)y.
more.
She sits and (Dm)stares through the back door screen.
And all the news just re peats (F)it self,
like some A for (C)got ten dream
that we’ve both seen.
Some I’ll go and call up Ru dy; ha,
we worked to geth er at the fac on to (G)ry.
But what could I say if he asks, (F)re “What’s new?”
and I “Noth ing.
(C)What’s with you?”
Don’t “Noth ing much to do.”
You know that old trees just grow (C)strong er,
and old (Bb)riv ers grow wild er ev ’ry day.
Old peo ple just grow lone some,
wait ing for some (C)one to say,
“Hel (G)lo in there,
hel (C)lo.”
So, if you’re walk (Dm)ing down the street some time
and spot some (Dm)hol low, an cient eyes,
please don’t just pass ’em by and stare
as if you (C)did n’t care.
Say, “Hel (G)lo in there,
hel (C)lo.”
Hello In There — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hello In There" by John Prine: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 132 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 “Hello In There”
- What key is "Hello In There" by John Prine played in?
- Hello In There is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hello In There"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hello In There" 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 "Hello In There"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hello In There"?
- "Hello In There" was originally performed by John Prine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hello In There"?
- This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, C, Cmaj7, Dm, Em, F, G, G7.
- What other songs by John Prine can I play here?
- Try "IN SPITE OF OURSELVES", "SAM STONE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hello In There" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hello In There" by John Prine. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hello In There" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hello In There" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.