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Gale Song

· by The Lumineers

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Lyrics

It’s a (F)lone ly (C)road

full of (Am)tired men.

And you can (F)see it (G6)in their (C)fac es.

And you’ll be (F)home in (C)spring,

I can (Am)wait ’til (C)then.

I (F)heard you’re (G6)on the (F)big train.

And (F)all of this shall pass.

This (F)lone li ness won’t last for long.

I was n’t there to (F)take his (C)place.

I was ten (G)thous and (F)miles a (C)way.

So when you (F)hear my (C)voice,

when you (Am)say my (C)name,

may it (F)nev er (G6)be in (C)pain.

And I don’t (F)want to (C)go

but it’s (Am)time to (C)leave.

You’ll be (F)on my (G6)mind, in my des ti (C)ny.

And (F)I won’t fight in vain.

I (F)love you just the same.

Ooh.

I could n’t know what’s (F)in your mind.

But I saw the (G)pic tures, you’re (F)look ing fine.

And there was a time when I stood in line for love, for love, for love.

But I (F)let you go, oh, I let you go.

And he fell a part with this bro ken heart and this (G)blood, this blood, this blood.

Oh, it (F)drains from my skin and dust.

Gale Song by The Lumineers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Gale Song” by The Lumineers in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 176 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Gale Song" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Gale Song"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Gale Song" use?: Just 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, G6. Take it one section at a time.
What other The Lumineers songs work for kids?: Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.