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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Hickory Wind" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Hickory Wind" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hickory Wind" is in Bb.
- 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.
- Does "Hickory Wind" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hickory Wind" is in the key of Bb at 125 BPM.
- What chords are in "Hickory Wind"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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