Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

If On the day when I was born,

(F)Dad dy sat you down and cried.

I had the mark just as (C)plain as day,

which (D7)could not be de nied.

They say that Cain caught A bel babe,

This (F)roll in’ load ed dice, er.

ace nailed of spades be hind his ear,

and (F)him not think in’ twice.

(Am)Half step

Mis sis sip pi up town

too del oo.

(F)Hel lo, ba by, I’m (C)gone, good bye.

Half a cup of Rock and Rye,

fare well to you, old (C)South ern Skies.

I’m on my way,

on my way.

They all you got to live comes for

(F)first is what you left be hind,

I get your self a as (C)pow der charge and (D7)seal that sil ver mine.

They Lost my boots in tran sit, shots?

This (F)pile of smok in’ leath er.

I Cue a re tread to my feet and (F)prayed for bet ter weath

(Am)Half step

Mis sis sip pi up town

too del oo.

(F)Hel lo, ba by, I’m (C)gone, good bye.

Half a cup of Rock and Rye,

fare well to you, old (C)South ern Skies.

I’m on my way,

on my way.

On my way,

a (A)cross

the Ri o (D)Gran dee o,

a (A)cross

the la zy (D)riv er.

A (A)cross

the Ri o (D)Gran dee o,

a (A)cross

the la zy (D)riv er.

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What key is "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo" by Grateful Dead played in?
Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo"?
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Who composed "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo"?
"Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, Am6, Am7, C, D, D7, E7, +3 more.
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 this real sheet music for "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo"?
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Can I see all the notes in "Mississippi Half-step Uptown Toodeloo"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 100 BPM.