Morning Dew

by Grateful Dead
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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.

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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.

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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Morning Dew" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 92 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Morning Dew”

Why does "Morning Dew" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Morning Dew".
What key is "Morning Dew" by Grateful Dead played in?
Morning Dew is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Morning Dew"?
The arrangement plays at 92 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Morning Dew" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Morning Dew"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Morning Dew"?
"Morning Dew" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Morning Dew"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, D, Dpow, Em, F, G.
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 "Morning Dew"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Morning Dew".
Can I see all the notes in "Morning Dew"?
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 D at 92 BPM.