Down To Earth

by Peter Gabriel
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Lyrics

Did you (C)think that your (D)feet (C)had been (C)bound

by (D)what (C)grav i ty (D)brings (C)to (D)the ground?

(D)Did you (Am)feel you were (F)tricked by the (Am)fu ture you (F)picked?

Well, come on (C)down.

(D)All these (Am)rules don’t ap (F)ply when you’re (Am)high in the (F)sky; so come on (C)down,

(D)come on (C)down.

We’re com ing (Am)down to the ground,

there’s no (Am)bet ter place to (D)go.

We’ve got (Am)snow up on the (D)moun tains, we’ve got (Am)riv ers down be (D)low.

We’re com ing (Am)down to the ground to hear the (Am)birds sing ing in the (D)trees.

And the (Am)land will be looked (D)af ter; we’ll send the (Am)seeds out in the (D)breeze.

Down To Earth — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Down To Earth" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 118 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Down To Earth

Can I play "Down To Earth" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Down To Earth" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Down To Earth" by Peter Gabriel played in?
Down To Earth 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 "Down To Earth"?
The arrangement plays at 118 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Down To Earth" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Down To Earth"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Down To Earth"?
"Down To Earth" was originally performed by Peter Gabriel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Down To Earth"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, D, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Peter Gabriel can I play here?
Try "SLEDGEHAMMER", "IN YOUR EYES", "COME TALK TO ME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Down To Earth"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Down To Earth" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Down To Earth"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Down To Earth" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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