Galileo

by Indigo Girls

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I Gal i le o’s head was on the block,

the crime was (Csus)look ing up the truth.

’Cause may be And as the bomb shells of my dai ly fears ex plode, (C6)I try to trace them (Am)to my youth.

But then a gain And then you had to bring up re in car na tion o ver a cou ple of beers the oth er night.

And (Csus)now, I’m serv ing time a cross for the o (Csus)takes cean years a go by an oth (Dm)er in an (Am)oth er life (Bb6/9)time.

How (F)long till my (Csus)soul gets it right?

Can (Csus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of light?

I (Csus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul of (G13)Gal i le o, king of night vi sion, king of in sight.

gain And then I think a bout my fear of mo tion tion o to let the next for I er could ex plain.

or (Csus)“Look Some oth er fool o cross ver the o (Csus)takes in my a go life.

must have (Dm)crashed his I’ll (Am)lit tle air (Bb6/9)plane.

How (F)long till my (Csus)soul gets it right?

Can (Csus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of light?

I (Csus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul of (G13)Gal i le o, king of night vi sion, king of in sight.

sight.

I’m not mak ing (Bb)a joke.

You know me, I take ev e ry thing ser i ous ly.

If we (Dm)wait for the time till all souls get it right, then at (Csus)least I know there’ll (Bb6/9)be no nu cle (Csus)ar an ni hi la tion in my (F)life time.

I’m still not right.

vi sion, king of in sight?

How (F)long?

How (F)long?

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Galileo by Indigo Girls — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Galileo” by Indigo Girls 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 Bb at 108 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Galileo" 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 "Galileo"?
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 "Galileo" use?
Just 10 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bdim, C6, C7, Csus4, Dm, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Indigo Girls songs work for kids?
Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "DECONSTRUCTION", "FREE IN YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.