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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hickory Wind" by Gram Parsons in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Hickory Wind" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Hickory Wind" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 125 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hickory Wind"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Hickory Wind" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hickory Wind"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Hickory Wind" is in the key of Bb at 125 BPM.
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