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(F)Gal ves ton, oh, (Bb)Gal (C)ves (F)ton,
(Fmaj7)I still hear your (F7)sea winds (Bb)blow
I (C7)still (F)see her dark eyes (Bb)glow
She was (C7)twen ty one
when (Bb)I left Gal ves (Bb)ton.
(F)Gal ves ton, oh, (Bb)Gal (C)ves (F)ton,
(Fmaj7)I still hear your (F7)sea waves (Bb)crash
while (C7)I (F)watch the can nons (Bb)flash
She I (C7)clean my gun,
and (Bb)dream of Gal ves (Bb)ton.
I still see her stand ing by the (Ab)wa ter,
stand ing there look ing out to (Ab)sea.
And is she (Fm)wait ing (Bb7)there for (Eb)me,
on the (Gm7)beach where we (Cm)used to (Db)run?
(F)Gal ves ton, oh!
(Bb)Gal (C)ves (F)ton,
(Fmaj7)I am so a (F7)fraid of (Bb)dy
be fore (C7)I (F)dry the tears she’s (Bb)cry
be (C7)fore I watch your sea birds (Bb)fly ing in the (Gm)sun
at (C)Gal ves (D)ton,
at Gal ves (D)ton.
Galveston — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Galveston" by Glen Campbell in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Bb, 110 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 “Galveston”
- Can I learn "Galveston" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Galveston" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 110 BPM.
- What key is "Galveston" by Glen Campbell played in?
- Galveston 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 "Galveston"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Galveston" 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 "Galveston"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Galveston"?
- "Galveston" was originally performed by Glen Campbell. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Glen Campbell can I play here?
- Try "A BETTER PLACE", "Rhinestone Cowboy", "TRY A LITTLE KINDNESS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Galveston"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Galveston" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Galveston"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Galveston" is in the key of Bb at 110 BPM.