Return Of The Grievous Angel

by Gram Parsons
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Won’t you (Bb)scratch my itch, sweet (Eb)An nie Rich,

and wel come me (F)back to town.

Come out of your porch or step in to your (Bb)par lor and I’ll (C)tell you how it all went down.

(Bb)Out with the truck ers and the (Bb7)kick ers and the cow boy an gels,

and a (Bb)good sa loon in (Bb7)ev ’ry sin gle town.

Oh, and (Eb)I re mem bered some thing you once told me,

and I’ll be damned if it did not come true.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down,

(F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

’Cause I head ed on west di o to (Eb)grow up (F)with the coun try,

He wants a (Gm)cross those prai ries for with those that waves er been of grain.

And I saw my dev il,

and I saw my deep blue sea.

And I (Eb)thought a bout a cal i co (F)bon net

from (Eb)Chey enne to (F)Ten nes see.

(Bb)We flew straight a cross that (Eb)riv er bridge

last night, (F)half past two.

Switch man waved his lan tern good bye and good day as (C)we went roll ing through.

Bill boards and truck stops pass by the griev ous an gel,

and (Bb)now I know just (F7)what I have to (Bb)do.

And the

The (Bb)news I could I met (Eb)up with the king; on his head, an am (F)phet a mine crown.

Talked a bout un buck ling that old Bi ble (Bb)belt and light ed (C)out for some des ert town.

(Bb)Out with the truck ers and the (Bb7)kick ers and the cow boy an

gels,

and a (Bb)good sa loon in (Bb7)ev ’ry sin gle town.

Oh, but (Eb)I re mem bered some thing you once told me,

and I’ll be damned if it did not come true.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down, (F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

(Eb)Twen ty thou sand roads

I went (Bb)down, (F)down,

(Gm)down,

and (Eb)they all led me straight back home to (Bb)you.

Return Of The Grievous Angel — Simple Sheet Music

"Return Of The Grievous Angel" 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Return Of The Grievous Angel

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel" by Gram Parsons played in?
Return Of The Grievous Angel is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Return Of The Grievous Angel" 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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
"Return Of The Grievous Angel" was originally performed by Gram Parsons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Return Of The Grievous Angel"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bb7, C, Dm, Eb, F, F7, Gm.
What other songs by Gram Parsons can I play here?
Try "HICKORY WIND". 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 "Return Of The Grievous Angel". Key of Eb, 100 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.

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