Me & My Uncle

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

Oh, me and my un cle

went rid ing down;

with South Col o ra do, or West Tex as bound.

Three We stopped the o ver you know, in San ta Fe,

that be in’ the point (G)mer, he just a bout half (A7)way.

Hey, I and (Em)you know, it was the (B7)hot test part of the day.

And I took the hors es

up to the stall;

with went to the bar room, or dered drinks for all.

So days in ter sad dle, you know, my bod y hurt.

It be in’ my sum (G)cle, he I took off my (A7)shirt

and I and (Em)tried to wash off the (B7)some of that dust y dirt.

And West Tex as cow My un cle starts (G)win ning;

cow boys got sore.

and One of them (G)called him, and then two more.

Ac cused him of cheat ing; oh, no, He it could n’t be!

I know my un cle; he’s un as hon est as me,

and (Em)I’m as hon est as a (B7)Den ver man can be.

Oh, one of them (G)cow boys,

he starts to draw,

and I shot him (G)down, Lord; he nev er saw.

Ac Shot me an oth er; oh, damn!

He won’t grow n’t old.

In the con fu sion, my un cle grabbed est the gold,

and (Em)we high tailed est it a (B7)down to Mex i co.

Oh, one of them Now, I love those cow boys;

I love their gold.

Love my un cle, oh, God rest his (Em)soul.

Taught me good, Lord, taught me all I know.

Taught me (G)so well, oh, I grabbed that gold,

and I (Em)left his dead ass (B7)there by the side of the road.

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Me & My Uncle β€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Me & My Uncle" on piano with easy notes β€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 224 BPM.

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Can I play "Me & My Uncle" without reading sheet music?
Yes β€” 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 "Me & My Uncle" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Me & My Uncle" by Grateful Dead played in?
Me & My Uncle is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Me & My Uncle"?
The arrangement plays at 224 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Me & My Uncle" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Me & My Uncle"?
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Who composed "Me & My Uncle"?
"Me & My Uncle" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Me & My Uncle"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: A7, B7, Em, G. Only a handful of chords β€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Me & My Uncle"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard β€” no music reading needed. "Me & My Uncle" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Me & My Uncle"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Me & My Uncle" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.