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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Me & My Uncle" by Grateful Dead 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 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”
- Can I learn "Me & My Uncle" 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 "Me & My Uncle" with hands-separate practice in E at 224 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Me & My Uncle"?
- 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 "Me & My Uncle" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Me & My Uncle"?
- 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. "Me & My Uncle" is in the key of E at 224 BPM.