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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Like A Hurricane" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Like A Hurricane" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Like A Hurricane" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Like A Hurricane"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Like A Hurricane" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Like A Hurricane"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Like A Hurricane" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.