Hello In There

by John Prine
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Hello In There" by John Prine 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 C, 132 BPM.

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

About “Hello In There

Can I learn "Hello In There" 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 "Hello In There" with hands-separate practice in C at 132 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hello In There"?
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 "Hello In There" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Hello In There"?
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. "Hello In There" is in the key of C at 132 BPM.

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