Other arrangements of Dead Sea
Pick a learning view.
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Dead Sea" by The Lumineers: 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, 94 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Dead Sea”
- What key is "Dead Sea" by The Lumineers played in?
- Dead Sea is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dead Sea"?
- The arrangement plays at 94 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Dead Sea" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Dead Sea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Dead Sea"?
- "Dead Sea" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Dead Sea"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Abaug, Am, C, Dpow, F, G.
- What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
- Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Dead Sea" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Dead Sea" by The Lumineers. 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 "Dead Sea" 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 "Dead Sea" 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.