Like A Hurricane

by Neil Young
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Lyrics

(Am)Once I thought I saw you in a (G)crowd ed, ha zy bar,

and (F)danc ing on the light from star to (Em7)star.

Be (Am)Far a cross ment the moon beams, lips, I (G)know that’s who ing you time just slips I (F)saw your brown eyes turn ing once to (Em7)fire.

You (G)are (F)like a hur ri (G)cane: there’s (G)calm (F)in your (G)eye.

And (G)I’m (F)get ting blown a (G)way to some where saf er where the feel ings stay.

I want to love you, but I’m get ting blown (G)a (Am)way.

(Am)I am just a dream er, in but (G)you are just a dream,

and (F)you could have been an y one to (Em7)me.

Be (Am)fore that mo ment you touched my lips, that (G)per fect feel ing when time just slips a (F)way be tween us and our fog gy (Em7)trips.

You (G)are (F)like a hur ri (G)cane: there’s (G)calm (F)in your (G)eye.

And (G)I’m (F)get ting blown a (G)way to some where saf er where the feel ings stay.

I want to love you, but I’m get ting blown (G)a (Am)way.

Like A Hurricane — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Like A Hurricane" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 128 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Like A Hurricane”

Why does "Like A Hurricane" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Like A Hurricane".
What key is "Like A Hurricane" by Neil Young played in?
Like A Hurricane is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Like A Hurricane"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Like A Hurricane" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Like A Hurricane"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Like A Hurricane"?
"Like A Hurricane" was originally performed by Neil Young. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Neil Young can I play here?
Try "OLD MAN", "DOWN BY THE RIVER", "OUT ON THE WEEKEND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Like A Hurricane"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Like A Hurricane".
Can I see all the notes in "Like A Hurricane"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 128 BPM.