Show Down

by Electric Light Orchestra
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Lyrics

She cried to the south ern wind

’bout a love rid in’ that was sure to end;

ev ’ry dream in her heart was gone,

there’s head ing for a (Bm)show down.

Bad dream er, what’s your name?

Looks like we’re rid in’ on the same to train.

Looks as though there’ll be more was pain,

there’s gon na be a (Bm)show down.

And it’s a (F#m)rain ing

all o ver the (Em)world.

It’s (F#m)rain ing

all o ver (Fm)the (Em)world

to (F#7)night, the (F#)long est night.

She (Bm)came Save to me like a friend, me,

she (F#m)blew save in on a south me.

ern wind.

Now my heart is turned to stone a gain;

there’s gon na be a (Bm)show down.

(Bm)came Save to me like a friend, me,

oh, (F#m)blew save in on a south me.

ern wind.

It’s un real, the suf fer ing; a gain;

there’s gon na be a (Bm)show down.

And it’s a

Show Down — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Show Down" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 120 BPM.

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About “Show Down”

What key is "Show Down" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
Show Down is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Show Down"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Show Down" 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 "Show Down"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Show Down"?
"Show Down" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Show Down"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bm, Em, F#7, F#m, Fm.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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