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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Hickory Wind" by Gram Parsons: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 125 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Hickory Wind”
- What key is "Hickory Wind" by Gram Parsons played in?
- Hickory Wind 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 "Hickory Wind"?
- The arrangement plays at 125 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hickory Wind" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Hickory Wind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hickory Wind"?
- "Hickory Wind" was originally performed by Gram Parsons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hickory Wind"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, F, Gm7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Gram Parsons can I play here?
- Try "Return of the Grievous Angel". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Hickory Wind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hickory Wind" by Gram Parsons. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Hickory Wind" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Hickory Wind" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.