Other arrangements of Hurricane
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hurricane" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Hurricane”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hurricane"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hurricane". Key of C, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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