Joe Hill

by Joan Baez
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Lyrics

(G)I cop per (Gsus)boss

as (G)killed you, Joe.

β€œThey shot you, Joe,” says I.

It takes more than guns to (G)kill a man.

Says Joe, β€œI nev you’ll find β€œI did n’t (D)die.”

Says Joe, β€œI nev you’ll find β€œI 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 β€œI nev er died,” to or gan (D)ize.

Went on β€œI nev er died,” to or gan (G)die.”

(G)And Hill.

(G)I he.

Joe Hill β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Joe Hill" by Joan Baez in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About β€œJoe Hill”

Can I learn "Joe Hill" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Joe Hill" with hands-separate practice in G at 100 BPM.
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 β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Joe Hill"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Joe Hill" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Joe Hill"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Joe Hill" is in the key of G at 100 BPM.

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