Dog Days Are Over

by Florence And The Machine
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Dog Days Are Over" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 150 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Dog Days Are Over

Why does "Dog Days Are Over" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Dog Days Are Over".
What key is "Dog Days Are Over" by Florence And The Machine played in?
Dog Days Are Over is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dog Days Are Over"?
The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dog Days Are Over" 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 "Dog Days Are Over"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dog Days Are Over"?
"Dog Days Are Over" was originally performed by Florence And The Machine. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dog Days Are Over"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, Em, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Dog Days Are Over"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Dog Days Are Over".
Can I see all the notes in "Dog Days Are Over"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 150 BPM.

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