I Know You Rider

by Grateful Dead
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I (D)know

you, rid er, gon na (C)miss me (G)when I’m (D)gone.

I know

you, rid er, gon na (C)miss me (G)when I’m (D)gone.

Gon na (F)miss

your (C)ba by from (F)roll in’ (C)in (G)your (D)arms.

Laid (D)down

last night; Lord, I (C)could not (G)take my (D)rest.

Laid down

last night; Lord, I (C)could not (G)take my (D)rest.

My (F)mind

was (C)wan d’rin’ like the (F)wild geese (C)in (G)the (D)West.

I (D)down

last night; Lord, I (C)could not (G)take my (D)rest.

Laid down

last night; Lord, I (C)could not (G)take my (D)rest.

My (F)mind

was (C)wan d’rin’ like the (F)wild geese (C)in (G)the (D)West.

The

I (D)arms.

I Know You Rider by Grateful Dead

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “I Know You Rider

What key is "I Know You Rider" in?
"I Know You Rider" by Grateful Dead is in the key of D with a tempo of 120 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "I Know You Rider" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "I Know You Rider" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "I Know You Rider"?
This arrangement of "I Know You Rider" uses 4 chords: C, D, F, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "I Know You Rider" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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