Down To Earth

by Peter Gabriel
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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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Down To Earth" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Down To Earth" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Down To Earth" is in C.
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.
Does "Down To Earth" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Down To Earth" is in the key of C at 118 BPM.
What chords are in "Down To Earth"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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