Rock, Folk

Friend of the Devil Chords

Grateful Dead Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 2 min read

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Guitar

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Ukulele

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Gtap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Piano

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

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Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Banjo

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Mandolin

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

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Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G Major

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Am

Friend of the Devil Chords – Harmonica

Another classic from the Grateful Dead’s American Beauty, “Friend of the Devil” is an uptempo folk-rock tune about a man on the run. The bouncy rhythm and simple chords make it a joy to play.

Bouncy Folk Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a distinctive bouncy feel. Alternate between bass notes and strums for the verse. The tempo should feel like a brisk walk. Keep it light and fun.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

I lit out from Reno, I was trailed by twenty hounds

G C

Didn’t get to sleep that night till the morning came around

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight

Chorus

D Am

I ran into the devil, babe, he loaned me twenty bills

D Am

I spent that night in Utah in a cave up in the hills

Verse 2

G C

I ran down to the levee but the devil caught me there

G C

He took my twenty dollar bill and he vanished in the air

D Am

Set out running but I’ll take my time

D Am

A friend of the devil is a friend of mine

D Am D G

If I get home before daylight, I just might get some sleep tonight