Other arrangements of Left Behind
Pick a learning view.
You (G)fold his hands and smooth his tie, you gen tly lift his chin.
Were you (C)real ly so blind
and un kind to him?
Can’t (Em9)help the itch to touch, to kiss, to hold him once a gain.
Now, to (F6/9)close his eyes, nev er (Am11)o pen (Csus2)them...?
A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool
it (Cmaj9)called a home.
(G)All
things
he nev er did are (C)left
be
hind;
all the things his (Em9)ma
ma
wished he’d bear in mind
and (F6/9)all his dad ev er (Am11)hoped he’d (Csus2)know.
(Am11)Oh
The (G)talks you nev er had, the Sat ur days you nev er spent,
all the (C)“grown up” plac es
you nev er went;
and (Em9)all of the cry ing you would n’t un der stand, you just (F6/9)let him cry: “Make a (Am11)man out of (C5)him.”
A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool
it (Cmaj9)called a home.
(G)All
things
he ev er wished are (C6/9)left
be
hind;
all the things his (Em11)ma
ma
did to make him mind
and (F6/9)how his dad
had (Am11)hoped he’d (Csus2)grow.
(G)All
things
he ev er lived are (C6/9)left
be
hind;
all the fears that (Em11)ev
er
flick ered through his mind; all the (F6/9)sad ness that
he’d (Am11)come to (Csus2)own.
(Am11)Oh,
(Am11)oh,
(Am11)oh.
A (G7)shad ow passed, a (Cm)shad ow passed, (Cm6)yearn (G)ing, (C)yearn (G)ing (A7)for the fool
it (Cmaj9)called a home.
And it (A7)whis tles through the ghosts
still (Cmaj9)left
be
hind...
It (A7)whis tles through the ghosts
still (Cmaj9)left
be
hind...
it (Em13)whis tles through the ghosts still left be hind...
Oh.
Left Behind — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
Free karaoke for "Left Behind" by Duncan Sheik: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 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 “Left Behind”
- What key is "Left Behind" by Duncan Sheik played in?
- Left Behind is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Left Behind"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Left Behind" 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 "Left Behind"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Left Behind"?
- "Left Behind" was originally performed by Duncan Sheik. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Left Behind"?
- This arrangement uses 14 chords: A7, Amin, C, C6, Cm, Cm6, Cmaj9, Cpow, +6 more.
- What other songs by Duncan Sheik can I play here?
- Try "BARELY BREATHING", "TOUCH ME", "DON'T DO SADNESS/BLUE WIND". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Left Behind" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Left Behind" by Duncan Sheik. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Left Behind" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Left Behind" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.