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 β€” Simple Sheet Music

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"Hi-lili, Hi-lo" in simplified sheet music format β€” the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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 β€œHi-lili, Hi-lo”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hi-lili, Hi-lo"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music β€” same song, less visual density.
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 β€” 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords β€” helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hi-lili, Hi-lo". Key of F, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below β€” like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.