Hurricane

by Band Of Heathens
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Lyrics

Thir ty miles on the Gulf Stream,

I (D7)hear the south wind moan.

The bridge is get ting low er,

the (D7)shrimp boat’s com ing home.

The old man down in the Quar (C)ter

(D)slow ly turns his head,

takes a sip from his (C)whis key bot tle, and this is what he said:

I was (A)born in the rain on the (C)Pont char train, un der (D7)neath the Lou ’si an a moon.

I (A)don’t mind the strain of a (C)hur ri cane; they (D)come a round ev ’ry June.

The (A5)high black wa ter, a (C)dev il’s daugh ter.

She’s hard, she’s cold and she’s mean.

But no bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

Man came down from Chi (C)ca go; he gon na (D7)set that lev ee right.

He says, “It needs to be at least (C)three feet high er.

It (D7)won’t make it through the night.”

But the old man down in the Quar (C)ter, he said, (D7)“Don’t you lis ten to that boy.

The wa ter be down by the (C)morn ing, and he’ll be (D7)back to Il li nois.”

I was (A)born in the rain on the (C)Pont char train, un der (D7)neath the Lou ’si an a moon.

I (A)don’t mind the strain of a (C)hur ri cane; they (D)come a round ev ’ry June.

The (A5)high black wa ter, a (C)dev il’s daugh ter.

She’s hard, she’s cold and she’s mean.

But no bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

(A)born in the rain on the (C)Pont char train, un der (D7)neath the Lou ’si an a moon.

I (A)don’t mind the strain of a (C)hur ri cane; they (D)come a round ev ’ry June.

The (A5)high black wa ter, a (C)dev il’s daugh ter.

She’s hard, she’s cold and she’s mean.

But no bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

Thir ty miles on the Gulf Stream,

I (D7)hear the south wind moan.

The bridge is get ting low er,

the (D7)shrimp boat’s com ing home.

The old man down in the Quar (C)ter

(D)slow ly turns his head,

takes a drink from his (C)whis key bot tle, and this is what he said:

I was (A)born in the rain on the (C)Pont char train, un der (D7)neath the Lou ’si an a moon.

I (A)don’t mind the strain of a (C)hur ri cane; they (D)come a round ev ’ry June.

The (A5)high black wa ter, a (C)dev il’s daugh ter.

She’s hard, she’s cold and she’s mean.

But no bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

I was (A)born in the rain on the (C)Pont char train, un der (D7)neath the Lou ’si an a moon.

I (A)don’t mind the strain of a (C)hur ri cane; they (D)come a round ev ’ry June.

The (A5)high black wa ter, a (C)dev il’s daugh ter.

She’s hard, she’s cold and she’s mean.

But no bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

I was

(A)No bod y taught her it (G5)takes a lot of wa ter to (D7)wash a way New Or leans.

Yeah!

Hurricane — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Hurricane" by Band Of Heathens: 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 C, 130 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hurricane”

What key is "Hurricane" by Band Of Heathens played in?
Hurricane is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hurricane"?
The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hurricane" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Hurricane"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hurricane"?
"Hurricane" was originally performed by Band Of Heathens. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hurricane"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Apow, C, D, D7, E, Em, Gpow.
Is there a karaoke version of "Hurricane" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Hurricane" by Band Of Heathens. 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 "Hurricane" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Hurricane" 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.