What key is "Morning Dew" in?

"Morning Dew" by Grateful Dead is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Morning Dew" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Morning Dew" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Morning Dew"?

This arrangement of "Morning Dew" uses 6 chords: C, D, Dpow, Em, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Morning Dew" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?

Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I Walk me out in the (C)morn ing (G)dew, my (D)hon ey.

I Walk me out in the (C)morn ing (G)dew to (D)day.

You Can’t walk you out in the (C)morn ing (Em)dew, my (D)hon ey.

I can’t walk you out in the (C)morn ing (Em)dew to (D)day.

I thought I heard a the (C)ba by (G)cry this (D)morn ing.

I thought I heard a the (C)ba by (G)cry to (D)day.

You did n’t hear out no the (C)ba by (Em)cry this (D)morn ing.

You did n’t hear out no the (C)ba by (Em)cry to (D)day.

(D)day.

Where have all the (C)peo ple gone,

my (D)hon ey?

Where have all the (C)peo ple (G)gone to (D)day?

Well, there’s no need for you to be (C)wor ry ing a bout all those (D)peo ple.

You nev er see those peo ple (Em)an y (D)way.

thought I heard a (C)young man (G)mourn this (D)morn ing.

I thought I heard a (C)young man mourn to (D)day.

I thought I heard a (C)young man (Em)mourn this (D)morn ing.

I can’t walk you out in the (C)morn ing dew

to (CN.C.)day.

thought I heard a (C)young man (G)mourn this (D)morn ing.

I thought I heard a (C)young man mourn to (D)day.

I thought I heard a (C)young man (Em)mourn this (D)morn ing.

I can’t walk you out in the (C)morn ing dew

to (CN.C.)day.

Walk me out in the (C)morn ing (G)dew, my (D)hon ey.

Walk me out in the (C)morn ing (G)dew to (D)day.

I’ll walk you out in the (C)morn ing (Em)dew, my (D)hon ey.

I guess it does n’t (C)mat ter an y (D)way.

Well I, I guess it does n’t (C)mat ter an y (D)way.

Well I, (D)way.

Morning Dew by Grateful Dead

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Morning Dew”

What key is "Morning Dew" in?: "Morning Dew" by Grateful Dead is in the key of D with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Morning Dew" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Morning Dew" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Morning Dew"?: This arrangement of "Morning Dew" uses 6 chords: C, D, Dpow, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Morning Dew" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?: Try "UNCLE JOHN'S BAND", "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.