Hi-lili, Hi-lo

by Gene Vincent
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Lyrics

A (F)song of love is a (Fdim7)sad

(F)song, hi li li, hi li li, (Bb)hi (C7)lo.

A song of love is a song of woe, don’t ask me how I (F)know.

A song of love is a (Fdim7)sad

(F)song, for (A)I have (D7)loved and it’s (Gm)so.

I sit at the win dow and (F)watch the rain, hi (C7)li li, hi li li, hi (F)lo.

(Bb)To (Gm)mor row I’ll prob a bly (F)love a gain, hi (C7)li li, hi li li, hi (F)lo.

(C7)A (F)song of love is a (Fdim7)sad

(F)song, hi li li, hi li li, (Bb)hi (C7)lo.

A song of love is a song of woe, don’t ask me how I (F)know.

A song of love is a (Fdim7)sad

(F)song, for (A)I have (D7)loved and it’s (Gm)so.

I sit at the win dow and (F)watch the rain, hi (C7)li li, hi li li, hi (F)lo.

(Bb)To (Gm)mor row I’ll prob a bly (F)love a gain, hi (C7)li li, hi li li, hi (F)lo.

(C7)A li li, hi li li, hi (F)lo.

Hi-lili, Hi-lo — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Hi-lili, Hi-lo" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 120 BPM.

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

About “Hi-lili, Hi-lo”

Why does "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Hi-lili, Hi-lo".
What key is "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" by Gene Vincent played in?
Hi-lili, Hi-lo is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" 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 "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
"Hi-lili, Hi-lo" was originally performed by Gene Vincent. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: Am7, Bb, C, C7, D7, F, F7, Fdim7, +1 more.
What other songs by Gene Vincent can I play here?
Try "BE-BOP-A-LULA", "Be-Bop-A-Lula". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Hi-lili, Hi-lo".
Can I see all the notes in "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 120 BPM.