Other arrangements of Touch Of Grey
Pick a learning view.
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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Touch Of Grey" 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, 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Touch Of Grey”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Touch Of Grey"?
- 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 "Touch Of Grey" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Touch Of Grey 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 "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 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 "Touch Of Grey". Key of Eb, 140 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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