Other arrangements of Gale Song
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It’s a (F)lone ly (C)road
full of (Am)tired men.
And you can (F)see it (G6)in their (C)fac es.
And you’ll be (F)home in (C)spring,
I can (Am)wait ’til (C)then.
I (F)heard you’re (G6)on the (F)big train.
And (F)all of this shall pass.
This (F)lone li ness won’t last for long.
I was n’t there to (F)take his (C)place.
I was ten (G)thous and (F)miles a (C)way.
So when you (F)hear my (C)voice,
when you (Am)say my (C)name,
may it (F)nev er (G6)be in (C)pain.
And I don’t (F)want to (C)go
but it’s (Am)time to (C)leave.
You’ll be (F)on my (G6)mind, in my des ti (C)ny.
And (F)I won’t fight in vain.
I (F)love you just the same.
Ooh.
I could n’t know what’s (F)in your mind.
But I saw the (G)pic tures, you’re (F)look ing fine.
And there was a time when I stood in line for love, for love, for love.
But I (F)let you go, oh, I let you go.
And he fell a part with this bro ken heart and this (G)blood, this blood, this blood.
Oh, it (F)drains from my skin and dust.
Gale Song — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Gale Song" by The Lumineers: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 176 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Gale Song”
- What key is "Gale Song" by The Lumineers played in?
- Gale Song 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 "Gale Song"?
- The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Gale Song" 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 "Gale Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Gale Song"?
- "Gale Song" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Gale Song"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, F, G, G6.
- What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
- Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Gale Song" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Gale Song" by The Lumineers. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Gale Song" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Gale Song" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.