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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 — 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 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”
- 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 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.
- 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 D, 90 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.