Touch Of Grey

by Grateful Dead
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Lyrics

It must be get ting (F)ear ar ly,

the clocks are run ning late.

out.

It’s Paint by num ber morn ing sky but

looks so pho ny.

Dawn is break ing ev ’ry where.

The Light a can dle curse the glare.

The Draw the cur tains, I don’t care ’cause

it’s al right.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

I see you’ve got your (F)list ar out;

the say your piece and get years.

It’s Yes, I get the gist of it, but

it’s al right.

ny.

Sor ry that you feel that way.

The on ly thing there is to say:

The Ev ’ry sil ver lin ing’s got a

touch of grey.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

I will sur vive.

It’s a les son to me,

the (Cm7)A bles and the Bak ers and the C’s.

The A B C’s

we all must (F)face

and try to keep a lit tle grace.

It’s a les son to me,

the (Cm7)Del tas and the East ers and the freeze.

The A B C’s

we all think (F)of

and try to keep a lit tle love.

I will sur vive.

The shoe is on the (F)hand it fits,

there’s real ly noth ing much it.

Whis tle through your teeth and spit ’cause

it’s al right.

Oh, well, a touch of grey,

kind a suits you an y way.

That was all I had to say and

it’s al right.

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get by,

I (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

I will sur vive.

We (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

We will sur vive.

We (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get by,

we (Bb)will get (Ab)by.

We will sur vive.

Touch Of Grey — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Touch Of Grey" by Grateful Dead: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 140 BPM.

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

About “Touch Of Grey”

What key is "Touch Of Grey" by Grateful Dead played in?
Touch Of Grey is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Touch Of Grey"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Touch Of Grey" 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 "Touch Of Grey"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Touch Of Grey"?
"Touch Of Grey" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Touch Of Grey"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, C, C7, Cm7, D7, Eb, +2 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 there a karaoke version of "Touch Of Grey" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Touch Of Grey" by Grateful Dead. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Touch Of Grey" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Touch Of Grey" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.