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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.
Yeah!
Me & My Uncle — Simple Sheet Music
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"Me & My Uncle" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of E, 224 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Me & My Uncle”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Me & My Uncle"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- 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 — 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Me & My Uncle". Key of E, 224 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.