Other arrangements of Hillbilly Rock
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It comes from Mis sis sip pi and down in Al a bam’, or it creep in’ like a fe ver on all a cross the land.
Just From deep in the del ta on the Lou’ si an a shore, the peo ple got to have it, they wan na hear some more.
It’s the (Eb7)hill bil ly rock, beat it with a drum, (Bb7)play in’ them gui tars like shoot in’ from a gun.
(Eb7)Keep in’ up the rhy thm, stead y as a clock, (F7)doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
So, Some say it came from Mem phis where down in Ten nes see, take a drift ed in from Geor gia on ’bout teen fif ty three.
Just as long as it’s greas y, run as long as it’s fast, woods, as long as it’s pump in’, as, hon ey, it’s gon na last.
It’s the (Eb7)hill bil ly rock, beat it with a drum, (Bb7)play in’ them gui tars like shoot in’ from a gun.
(Eb7)Keep in’ up the rhy thm, stead y as a clock, (F7)doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
So, when the
Way back (F7)Doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
(F7)Doin’ a lit tle thing called the hill bil ly (Bb7)rock.
Hillbilly Rock — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart 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 Eb, 138 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 “Hillbilly Rock”
- Can I learn "Hillbilly Rock" 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 "Hillbilly Rock" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 138 BPM.
- What key is "Hillbilly Rock" by Marty Stuart played in?
- Hillbilly Rock is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hillbilly Rock"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Hillbilly Rock" 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 "Hillbilly Rock"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Hillbilly Rock"?
- "Hillbilly Rock" was originally performed by Marty Stuart. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Hillbilly Rock"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, Bb7, Eb7, F7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Hillbilly Rock"?
- 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 "Hillbilly Rock" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Hillbilly Rock"?
- 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. "Hillbilly Rock" is in the key of Eb at 138 BPM.
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