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(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Joe Hill" by Joan Baez: 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 G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Joe Hill”
- What key is "Joe Hill" by Joan Baez played in?
- Joe Hill is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Joe Hill"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Joe Hill" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Joe Hill"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Joe Hill"?
- "Joe Hill" was originally performed by Joan Baez. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Joe Hill"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, C, D, G, Gsus4.
- What other songs by Joan Baez can I play here?
- Try "WE SHALL OVERCOME", "Here's To You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Joe Hill" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Joe Hill" by Joan Baez. 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 "Joe Hill" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Joe Hill" 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.