What key is "Hi-de-ho" in?

"Hi-de-ho" by Blood, Sweat & Tears is in the key of G with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.

Is "Hi-de-ho" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Hi-de-ho" 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.

What chords are used in "Hi-de-ho"?

This arrangement of "Hi-de-ho" uses 5 chords: C, C7, C9, D7, G.

How long does it take to learn "Hi-de-ho" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Blood, Sweat & Tears can I play here?

Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "AND WHEN I DIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(G)Hi

de (C9)ho,

(G)hi

de (C9)hi,

gon na (C9)get me a (G)piece of the sky,

gon na (C9)find me some o’ that (G)old

sweet (C9)roll, sing in’ (G)hi de hi de (C9)hi de hi de ho.

I been down so (C9)low il and

bot tom looked like up.

Tempt ed I thought that sec ond saves was e (G)nough to fill my cup.

But Now I (C9)prof fered all I had, me but it (G)ain’t no way to (C9)live, be in’ (G)tak en by the ones who got I’m the (G)least great a mount to give.

Hi de (C9)ho,

(G)hi

de (C9)hi,

gon na (C9)get me a (G)piece of the sky,

gon na (C9)find me some o’ that (G)old

sweet (C9)roll, sing in’ (G)hi de hi de (C9)hi de hi de (G)ho.

Once I met the (C9)dev il and

he was might y slick.

Tempt ed me thought with world ly goods and said, (G)“You can have your pick.” But Now I (C9)laid that pa per on me and it (G)showed me where to (C9)sign, I said, (G)“Thank you ver y kind ly, but I’m in (G)too great a need of mine.”

Hi de (C9)ho,

(G)hi

de (C9)hi,

gon na (C9)get me a (G)piece of the sky,

gon na (C9)find me some o’ that (G)old

sweet (C9)roll, sing in’ (G)hi de hi de (C9)hi de hi de (G)ho.

(G)ho.

Hi-de-ho by Blood, Sweat & Tears

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 78 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Hi-de-ho”

What key is "Hi-de-ho" in?: "Hi-de-ho" by Blood, Sweat & Tears is in the key of G with a tempo of 78 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Hi-de-ho" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Hi-de-ho" 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.
What chords are used in "Hi-de-ho"?: This arrangement of "Hi-de-ho" uses 5 chords: C, C7, C9, D7, G.
How long does it take to learn "Hi-de-ho" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Blood, Sweat & Tears can I play here?: Try "YOU'VE MADE ME SO VERY HAPPY", "I LOVE YOU MORE THAN YOU'LL EVER KNOW", "AND WHEN I DIE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.