Submarines

by The Lumineers

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Lyrics

(C)I be lieve a sub ma (G)rines

(C)un der neath on the deep blue (G)seas.

(G)Saw the flags: (C)Jap a (G)nese!

(G)No one will (C)be lieve (G)me.

(Em)Ran back to the town bar, (D)and I (G)told the peo ple how

(Em)I have seen a sub ma (D)rine, and (C)ev ’ry one laughed a loud.

(C)I did spy a per i (G)scope,

(C)dead of night on the East ern (G)Coast.

(G)The po lice (C)made them (G)jokes;

(G)told me I’d (C)seen a (G)ghost.

(Em)Ev ’ry one thinks I’m a (D)li ar; (G)no one knows the truth.

(Em)If it was a big ger (D)fi re, (C)I would be laughed a loud.

on the move.

(G)Ships will rust in (C)Bald win (Em)Bay!

(D)(Let me go!) (G)No one trust (C)what I (Em)say.

(D)(Let her go!) (G)Oh my God, (C)no one (Em)pay...

(D)(...at ten tion!) (G)O ver night, my (C)hair turned (Em)gray.

(D)(Go!

Go!

Go!) (Em)In the end, it boils (D)down to (G)cred i bil i ty.

(CN.C.)Aw, (Em)I have none, so I will die

(C)with the se crets of the sea.

(D)(Sub ma rine!)

(D)(Ter ri fied me!)

(D)Sub ma (G)rine.

(D)(Sub ma rine!)

Submarines by The Lumineers — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Submarines” 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 G at 96 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 "Submarines" 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 "Submarines"?
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.