Hi-de-ho — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Hi-de-ho" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 78 BPM.

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

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 Once ed I thought that sec ond saves was e (G)nough to fill my cup. But Now when I he (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 Once ed me thought with world ly goods and said, (G)“You can have your pick.” But Now when I he (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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling NotesLead SheetBar SheetSimple Sheet

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
G
Tempo
78 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Hi-de-ho" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.