Lyrics
(G)I cop per (Gsus)boss
as (G)killed you, Joe.
“They shot you, Joe,” says I.
It takes more than guns to (G)kill a man.
Says Joe, “I nev you’ll find “I did n’t (D)die.”
Says Joe, “I nev you’ll find “I did n’t (G)he.
(G)The stand ing (Gsus)there Joe (G)big as life
and smil ing with his eyes.
And this Joe, that they can (G)nev er kill,
went on “I nev er died,” to or gan (D)ize.
Went on “I nev er died,” to or gan (G)die.”
(G)And Hill.
(G)I he.
Joe Hill by Joan Baez
Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Joe Hill”
- What key is "Joe Hill" in?
- "Joe Hill" by Joan Baez is in the key of G with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Joe Hill" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, 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 "Joe Hill" 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 "Joe Hill"?
- This arrangement of "Joe Hill" uses 5 chords: A, C, D, G, Gsus4.
- How long does it take to learn "Joe Hill" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Joan Baez can I play here?
- Try "WE SHALL OVERCOME", "Here's To You". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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