That's what I would do. You must have a chain saw. I would notch it using the chain saw. Just remember, no matter which way it looks like it's going to fall, it might go a different direction. Also, sometimes the bottom of the cut slips and can hit/poke you. Plan an escape route before you start. Stay safe. Save the branches for your woodstove or fireplace. The small branches make great kindling.It was a very gusty, windy day here. The denuded, 80 to 100 foot trees surrounding my house were really swaying. My wife was worried about one giant hickory in the backyard that barely had any leaves this past summer.
We got a price of $300 cash to have it cut and roped down last fall so long as the tree guys can keep and haul away the old hickory wood.
I'm tempted to drop it myself and sell the wood for a profit.