Key: F Β· Capo: 3rd fret Β· BPM: 146 Β· Difficulty: Intermediate Β· Chords: G, A, D, Bm, Gbm, D7, A7, Am
[Verse] D Gbm The dance is over now Bm D G As the melody just echoes in the night G A Of the love song that G A I sang, out of tune A D G To a drummer, out of time D Gbm I tripped the light fantastic Bm D7 G And never hearing harmonies were lost G A G And now I sit alone, A In the silence A D G A Looking at the cost [Chorus] D G 'Cause the piper came today G D He was heck to pay D A Cause he took my world away A7 D When the piper came today [Bridge] D Gbm In the shadows of the dim light Bm D G As the piper plays, the cheaters hide A G Never giving thought A7 To the cost, of the D Never-ending lies D Gbm And the sweater played his music Bm D7 G Am Bm D The more is added to the bitter price A G For the dance is over now A And the melody just D G D Echoes in the night [Outro] D G 'Cause the piper came today G D He was heck to pay D A Cause he took my world away A7 D When the piper came today D A How people find the way A7 D G D When the piper came today
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βΉοΈ About This Song
The track was from the album Born for Trouble. The track was written by Chester Lester.
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard(E A D G B E)
- Key: F
- Capo: 3rd fret
- Chords: G, A, D, Bm, Gbm, D7, A7, Am
- BPM: 146
- Suggested Strumming:
- D= Down Stroke, U = Upstroke, N.C= No Chord

Track Info
- Song: The Piper Came Today
- Artist: Willie Nelson
- Written by Chester Lester
- Produced by Fred Foster
- Album: Born for Trouble
- Released Date: 1 January 1990
β Frequently Asked Questions
What key is The Piper Came Today in?
The Piper Came Today is in the key of F.
What chords do I need for The Piper Came Today?
You need G, A, D, Bm, Gbm, D7, A7, Am to play The Piper Came Today by Willie Nelson.
Do I need a capo for The Piper Came Today?
Yes, place a capo on the 3rd fret to play The Piper Came Today by Willie Nelson.
How hard is The Piper Came Today to play on guitar?
The Piper Came Today by Willie Nelson is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.