Dog Days Are Over

by Florence And The Machine
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Hap pi ness

hit her like a train on a track.

Com ing to wards her,

stuck still, no turn ing back.

She (G)hid a round ’ry cor ners and she hid un with der beds.

She killed it with kiss (Am)es down and (Em)from it she fled.

With (G)ev a round ’ry bub ners she she sank un with her drink

and washed it a way (Am)es down the (Em)kitch en she sink.

With

The (G)dog days are o ver,

the dog days are done.

The hors es are com ing, so (Em)you’d bet ter run.

Run (G)fast for your moth er, run fast for your fa ther, run for your child ren, for your sis ters and b roth ers.

Leave all your lov ing, your lov ing be hind, you can’t (Em)car ry it with you if you want to sur vive.

The (G)dog days are o ver, the dog days are done.

Can you hear the hors (Am)es?

’Cause (Em)here they come!

And (G)I

’ry

nev

er want ed an y thing (Am)from ter you

Oh.

ex cept (G)ev

’ry

thing

you had and what was left (Am)from ter that

Oh.

ex cept

Hap pi ness a hit her

like a bul let in the head.

know bet

than

Struck from a a great height

by some let one who head.

know bet

than

that.

The (G)dog days are o ver, the dog days are done.

Can you hear the hors (Am)es?

’Cause (Em)here they come.

Run come.

The (G)dog days are o ver, the (Am)dog days are done.

The (G)hors es are com ing, so (Am)you bet ter run.

The (G)dog days are o ver, the (Am)dog days are done.

The (G)hors es are com ing, so (Am)you bet ter run.

The (Am)you bet ter run.

Dog Days Are Over by Florence And The Machine

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Dog Days Are Over

What key is "Dog Days Are Over" in?
"Dog Days Are Over" by Florence And The Machine is in the key of G with a tempo of 150 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Dog Days Are Over" 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 "Dog Days Are Over" 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 "Dog Days Are Over"?
This arrangement of "Dog Days Are Over" uses 4 chords: Am, C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
How long does it take to learn "Dog Days Are Over" on piano?
30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
What other songs by Florence And The Machine can I play here?
Try "DELILAH", "HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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