In South Car o
(C7)li na
there are man y tall (F)pines.
I re mem ber way the (C7)oak tree
with that we used to (C7)climb.
But it makes me feel (Bb)bet ter
each time it (F)be gins
that I’m call ing the me (Bb)home;
of hick o ry (F)wind.
I a start way ed out (C7)young er
that at most ev ’ry (F)thing.
All the rich es way and (C7)pleas ures,
with what else could life (C7)bring?
But it now when I’m (Bb)lone some
I al ways (F)pre tend
that I’m get tin’ the me (Bb)feel
of hick o ry (F)wind.
It’s a hard way ed to (F)wind.
Keeps on call in’ me (Bb)home:
hick o ry (Bb)wind.
Hickory Wind by Gram Parsons
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Hickory Wind”
- What key is "Hickory Wind" in?
- "Hickory Wind" by Gram Parsons is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 125 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Hickory Wind" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, 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 "Hickory Wind" 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 "Hickory Wind"?
- This arrangement of "Hickory Wind" uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "Hickory Wind" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- What other songs by Gram Parsons can I play here?
- Try "Return of the Grievous Angel". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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