Other arrangements of Here Comes The Flood
Pick a learning view.
When the night shows the (A)sig nals grow on ra di os.
All the strange things, they (A)come and go, as ear ly warn ings.
(B)Strand ed star fish (G#m)have no (A)place to hide,
still wait ing for the (B)swol len (B#dim)Eas ter (C#m)tide.
There’s (E6)no point in di rec tion,
we (F#)can not (A)e ven choose
a (E)side.
I took the old track, the (A)hol low shoul der a cross the wa ters.
On the tall cliffs, they were (A)get ting old er, sons and daugh ters.
The (B)ja ded un der (G#m)world was (A)rid ing high.
Waves of steel hurled (B)me tal (B#dim)at the sky.
And (E6)as the nail sunk in the cloud,
the (F#)rain was (A)warm and soaked
the (E)crowd.
Lord,
here comes the flood.
We’ll (B)say good bye
to flesh and (C#m)blood.
If a (G#)gain
the (G#)seas are si lent, and (C#m)an y still a live,
(G#)it’ll be those who (E)gave their is land to sur vive.
Drink up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
When flood calls, you (A)have no home, you have no walls.
In thun der you’re a (A)thou sand minds, with in a flash.
Don’t (B)be a fraid to (G#m)cry at (A)what you see.
The ac tors gone, there’s (B)on ly (B#dim)you and me.
(E6)if we break be fore dawn,
they’ll (F#)use up (A)what we used
to (E)be.
Lord,
here comes the flood.
We’ll (B)say good bye
to flesh and (C#m)blood.
If a (G#)gain
the (G#)seas are si lent, and (C#m)an y still a live,
(G#)it’ll be those who (E)gave their is land to sur vive.
Drink up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
Drink (B)up,
(C)dream ers, you’re (E)run ning dry.
Here Comes The Flood — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C#, 70 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C#) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Here Comes The Flood”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Here Comes The Flood" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Here Comes The Flood".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood" by Peter Gabriel in?
- The backing track is in C# at 70 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Here Comes The Flood" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Here Comes The Flood"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Here Comes The Flood", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Here Comes The Flood" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Here Comes The Flood"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Here Comes The Flood"?
- "Here Comes The Flood" was originally performed by Peter Gabriel. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Peter Gabriel are available?
- Other accompaniments by Peter Gabriel: "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)", "Don't Give Up (feat. Kate Bush)". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Here Comes The Flood" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Here Comes The Flood" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C#, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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