Other arrangements of Uncle John's Band
Pick a learning view.
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,
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da da da da da (Dsus2)da.
Uncle John's Band — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Uncle John's Band" 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Uncle John's Band" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Uncle John's Band" 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 "Uncle John's Band" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Uncle John's Band" 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.