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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Like A Hurricane" by Neil Young in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Like A Hurricane" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — 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 "Like A Hurricane" with hands-separate practice in A at 128 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Like A Hurricane"?
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 "Like A Hurricane" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Like A Hurricane"?
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. "Like A Hurricane" is in the key of A at 128 BPM.