Dead Sea

by The Lumineers
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I stood a lone u pon the plat form in vain.

The Puer to Ri cans, they were play ing me sal sa in the rain.

With o pen doors and man u al locks

in fast the rest food park took ing lots.

I head ed west, I was a man on the move.

New York had lied to me, I need ed the truth.

Oh, I need some bod y, I need ed some one I could trust.

I don’t gam ble,

but if I did, I would (F)bet on (C)us.

Like the Dead Sea,

you told me I was like the (F)Dead Sea.

You’ll nev er sink when you are (Am)with me, oh Lord, like the Dead Sea.

Oh, I’m like the Dead Sea,

fin est words you ev er (F)said to me.

Hon ey, can’t you see,

I was born to be,

be your (F)Dead Sea.

You told me you were good at run ning a way.

Do mes tic life, it nev er suit ed you like a suit the case.

You left with just the clothes on your back.

You took the rest food you took the map.

Yes, there are times we live for some bod y else.

Your fa ther died and you de ci ded to live it for your you felt, y, I you just felt one it was time.

I And I’m glad,

’cause you with cats, that’s would (F)just not (C)right.

Like the Dead Sea,

you told me I was like the (F)Dead Sea.

You’ll nev er sink when you are (Am)with me, oh Lord, like the Dead Sea.

Oh, I’m like the Dead Sea,

fin est words you ev er (F)said to me.

Hon ey, can’t you see,

I was born to be,

be your (F)Dead Sea.

be your (F)Dead Sea.

I’ve been down, I’ve been de feat ed,

you’re the mes sage I was heed ing.

Would you stay,

would you stay the night?

Ooh.

(C)Dead Sea,

told me I was like the (F)Dead Sea.

Nev er sink when you are (Am)with me, oh Lord, I’m your Dead Sea.

Oh, I’m like the Dead Sea,

fin est words you ev er (F)said to me.

Hon ey, can’t you see,

I was born to be,

be your (F)Dead Sea.

Dead Sea by The Lumineers

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dead Sea

What key is "Dead Sea" in?
"Dead Sea" by The Lumineers is in the key of C with a tempo of 94 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dead Sea" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Dead Sea" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Dead Sea"?
This arrangement of "Dead Sea" uses 6 chords: Abaug, Am, C, Dpow, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Dead Sea" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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