Friend of the Devil Chords

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Key
G
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
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Key
G
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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)
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.

Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
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
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Friend of the Devil"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Am.

Is "Friend of the Devil" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Friend of the Devil" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Friend of the Devil"?

It was written by Jerry Garcia, John Dawson, Robert Hunter, and released in 1970.