I Know You Rider - Traditional

(as done by the Grateful Dead; first played sometime in '65)

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D C G D

I know you rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone;

F C F C F D

Gonna miss your baby, from rollin' in your arms.

Lay down last night, Lord I could not take my rest;

My mind was wanderin' like the wild geese in the west.

The sun will shine in my back door someday;

March winds will blow all my troubles away.

I wish I was a headlight, on a North bound train;

I'd shine my light through the cool Colorado rain.

I know you rider, gonna miss me when I'm gone;

Gonna miss your baby, from rollin' in your arms.

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How to play I Know You Rider - Traditional

Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.

What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.