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I Gal i le o’s head was on the block,
the crime was (Csus)look ing up the truth.
’Cause (F)may be And as the bomb shells of my dai ly fears ex plode, I try to (Dm)trace them (Am)to my youth.
then a (F)gain And then you (Csus)had to bring up re in car na tion o ver a (F)cou ple of beers the oth er night.
(C7sus)or she’ll And (F)now, I’m serv ing (Csus)time a for mis o (Bb6/9)takes years made by an oth (Dm)er in an (Am)oth er life (Bb6/9)time.
How (F)long till my (Csus)soul gets it right?
Can (C7sus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of (Bb6/9)light?
I (C7sus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul
of (G13)Gal i le o, king of (Bb6/9)night vi sion, king of in sight.
(F)gain And then I (Csus)think a bout my fear of mo tion tion to let the (F)next for which I er could ex plain.
(C7sus)or she’ll say, (F)Some oth I er (Csus)fool a cross the o (Bb6/9)cean years a last life.
have (Dm)crashed his I’ll (Am)lit tle air (Bb6/9)plane.
How (F)long till my (Csus)soul gets it right?
Can (C7sus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of (Bb6/9)light?
I (C7sus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul
of (G13)Gal i le o, king of (Bb6/9)night vi sion, king of in sight.
sight.
I’m not mak ing a joke.
You know me, I take ev e ry thing so ser i ous ly.
If we (Dm)wait for the time till all souls get it right, then at (Csus)least I know there’ll (Bb6/9)be no nu cle (Csus)ar an ni hi la tion in my (Fsus)life (F)time.
I’m still not right.
(Bb6/9)night vi sion, king of in sight?
How (F)long?
How (F)long?
Galileo — Simple Sheet Music
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"Galileo" 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 F, 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 “Galileo”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Galileo"?
- 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 "Galileo" by Indigo Girls played in?
- Galileo is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Galileo"?
- The arrangement plays at 176 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Galileo" 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 "Galileo"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Galileo"?
- "Galileo" was originally performed by Indigo Girls. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Indigo Girls can I play here?
- Try "ALL THAT WE LET IN", "DECONSTRUCTION", "FREE IN YOU". 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 "Galileo". Key of F, 176 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.