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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 may be And as the bomb shells of my dai ly fears ex plode, (C6)I try to trace them (Am)to my youth.
But then a gain And then you had to bring up re in car na tion o ver a cou ple of beers the oth er night.
And (Csus)now, I’m serv ing time a cross for the o (Csus)takes cean years a go 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 (Csus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of light?
I (Csus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul of (G13)Gal i le o, king of night vi sion, king of in sight.
gain And then I think a bout my fear of mo tion tion o to let the next for I er could ex plain.
or (Csus)“Look Some oth er fool o cross ver the o (Csus)takes in my a go life.
must have (Dm)crashed his I’ll (Am)lit tle air (Bb6/9)plane.
How (F)long till my (Csus)soul gets it right?
Can (Csus)an y hu man being ev er reach that kind of light?
I (Csus)call on the (Dm)rest ing soul of (G13)Gal i le o, king of night vi sion, king of in sight.
sight.
I’m not mak ing (Bb)a joke.
You know me, I take ev e ry thing 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 (F)life time.
I’m still not right.
vi sion, king of in sight?
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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 Bb, 108 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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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 Bb 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Galileo" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Galileo"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, Bb, Bb6, Bdim, C6, C7, Csus4, Dm, +2 more.
- 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 Bb, 108 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.