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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 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

Can I play "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" by Gene Vincent played in?
Hi-lili, Hi-lo is arranged in the key of Bb 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.
Can a complete beginner play "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hi-lili, Hi-lo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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