Other arrangements of Uncle John's Band
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Well, the (G)first days are the hard est days; don’t you (C)wor ry an y (G)more.
’Cause when (Gsus)life (G)looks like Eas y Street, there is (C)dan ger at your (G)door.
(Am)Think this through with me;
(C)Let me know your mind.
(C)Whoa, oh, what (D)I want to know
is are you (G)kind?
me?
It’s a (G)buck danc er’s choice hard my friend; bet ter (C)take ry my a (G)dvice.
’Cause You (Gsus)know (G)all the rules by now and the (C)fire ger from the (G)ice.
(Am)Will you come with me?
(C)Won’t you come with me?
(C)Whoa, oh, what (D)I want to know:
will you come (G)with me?
It’s a
God damn, well, I de clare,
(Am)have you (G)seen (Am)the (D)like?
Their (C)walls are built of can non balls; their (G)mot to is: “Don’t tread on me.”
(G)Come hear Un cle John’s (C)Band (Am)play ing (G)to the (D)tide.
(C)Come with me or go a lone, he’s (G)come to (D)take his (C)chil dren (D6)home.
It’s the same sto ry the crow told me, it’s the (C)on ly one he (G)knows.
Like the morn ing a sun you come and I (C)like the wind you (G)go.
(Am)Ain’t no time to hate,
(C)bare ly time to wait.
(C)Whoa, oh, what (D)I (G)want to know:
where (D)does the (G)time go?
the I live in a sil ver mine and I (C)call it Beg gar’s (G)Tomb.
I the got me a vi o lin and I (C)beg you call the (G)tune.
(Am)An y bod y’s choice,
(C)I can hear your voice.
(C)Whoa, oh, what (D)I (G)want to know:
how (D)does the (G)song go?
(G)Come Come hear Un cle John’s (C)Band (Am)by the (G)riv er (D)side.
(C)Got on some things to talk a bout he’s (G)here be (D)side the (C)ris ing (D6)tide.
(G)Come Come hear Un cle John’s (C)Band (Am)play ing (G)to the (D)tide.
(C)Come on a long or go a lone, he’s (G)come to (D)take his (C)chil ing (D6)tide.
dren home.
(C)Whoa, oh, what I want to know:
how does the (G)song go?
Come hear Un cle John’s (C)Band (Am)by the (G)riv (C5)er (D)side.
(C)Got some things to talk a bout
(C)here be side the ris ing tide.
Come hear Un cle John’s Band (Am)play ing (G)to (C5)the (D)tide.
(C)Come on a long or go a lone, he’s (G)come to (D)take his (C)chil dren (D)home.
Da da da da da da,
Da da da da da da,
da da da da da (Dsus2)da.
Uncle John's Band — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Uncle John's Band" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 112 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 “Uncle John's Band”
- Can I play "Uncle John's Band" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Uncle John's Band" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Uncle John's Band" by Grateful Dead played in?
- Uncle John's Band is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Uncle John's Band"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Uncle John's Band" 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 "Uncle John's Band"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Uncle John's Band"?
- "Uncle John's Band" was originally performed by Grateful Dead. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Uncle John's Band"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, Cpow, D, D6, Dm7, Dsus2, Em, +2 more.
- What other songs by Grateful Dead can I play here?
- Try "THE MUSIC NEVER STOPPED", "SUGAR MAGNOLIA", "BOX OF RAIN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Uncle John's Band"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Uncle John's Band" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Uncle John's Band"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Uncle John's Band" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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