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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Down To Earth" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Down To Earth"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Down To Earth". Key of C, 118 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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