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, (B)crash, 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.
The 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.
I When the flood calls, you (A)have no home, der you have no walls.
ters.
In the thun der (B)crash, you’re a (A)thou sand minds, with in a flash.
ters.
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.
And (E6)if we break be fore the 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 — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Here Comes The Flood”
- 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.
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