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Gal i (D)le o
fell in hap py, and
as a Gal i le an (Dmaj7)boy,
and he (Em)won dered,
“What in Heav en?
Who in here in par such a (A13)joy?”
But the (D)ques tion
got the bet ter of his sci en tif ic (Dmaj7)mind,
and to his (Em)blind
and dy ing days,
he looked up (Em7)high
and of ten (A9)sighed,
and some times (A)cried,
“Who puts the rain bow in the (D)sky?
Who lights the stars at night?
Who dreamt up some one so di (G)vine,
some one like you, and made them (D)mine?”
(F#)Love
can make you (A#dim7)ask some
fun ny (Bm)ques tions
now and then.
But just re (E7sus)mem ber
the al (Em7)ter na tives;
for (G)I
re mem ber (A9)when I was
who lights the (Dmaj7)stars at (Em)night;
who dreamt up (CN.C.)some one so di (G)vine,
some one like you, and made them (D)mine,
some one like (Dmaj7)you, and made them (D)mine.
Galileo — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Galileo" 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 D, 90 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”
- Can I play "Galileo" 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 "Galileo" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Galileo" by Josh Groban played in?
- Galileo is arranged in the key of D 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 90 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 Josh Groban. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Galileo"?
- This arrangement uses 16 chords: A, A#dim7, A6, A9, Adom, Bm, C, D, +8 more.
- What other songs by Josh Groban can I play here?
- Try "YOU RAISE ME UP", "FEBRUARY SONG", "HIGHER WINDOW". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Galileo"?
- 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. "Galileo" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Galileo"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Galileo" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.