Other arrangements of Here Comes The Flood
Pick a learning view.
When the night shows the (A)sig nals grow on ra di os.
All the strange things, they (A)come and go, as ear ly warn ings.
(B)Strand ed star fish (G#m)have no (A)place to hide,
still wait ing for the (B)swol len (B#dim)Eas ter (C#m)tide.
There’s (E6)no point in di rec tion,
we (F#)can not (A)e ven choose
a (E)side.
I took the old track, the (A)hol low shoul der a cross the wa ters.
On the tall cliffs, they were (A)get ting old er, sons and daugh ters.
The (B)ja ded un der (G#m)world was (A)rid ing high.
Waves of steel hurled (B)me tal (B#dim)at the sky.
And (E6)as the nail sunk in the cloud,
the (F#)rain was (A)warm and soaked
the (E)crowd.
Lord,
here comes the flood.
We’ll (B)say good bye
to flesh and (C#m)blood.
If a (G#)gain
the (G#)seas are si lent, and (C#m)an y still a live,
(G#)it’ll be those who (E)gave their is land to sur vive.
Drink up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
When flood calls, you (A)have no home, you have no walls.
In thun der you’re a (A)thou sand minds, with in a flash.
Don’t (B)be a fraid to (G#m)cry at (A)what you see.
The ac tors gone, there’s (B)on ly (B#dim)you and me.
(E6)if we break be fore dawn,
they’ll (F#)use up (A)what we used
to (E)be.
Lord,
here comes the flood.
We’ll (B)say good bye
to flesh and (C#m)blood.
If a (G#)gain
the (G#)seas are si lent, and (C#m)an y still a live,
(G#)it’ll be those who (E)gave their is land to sur vive.
Drink up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
Drink (B)up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
Here Comes The Flood — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C#, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Here Comes The Flood”
- Can I sing "Here Comes The Flood" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Here Comes The Flood" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C#, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel in?
- The backing track is in C# at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Here Comes The Flood" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Here Comes The Flood"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Here Comes The Flood", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Here Comes The Flood" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Here Comes The Flood"?
- "Here Comes The Flood" was originally performed by Peter Gabriel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Peter Gabriel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Peter Gabriel: "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)", "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Here Comes The Flood" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Here Comes The Flood" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C#, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Here Comes The Flood" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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