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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 to me like a friend,
she (F#m)blew in on a south ern wind.
Now my heart is turned to stone a gain;
there’s gon na be a (Bm)show down.
(Bm)came to me like a friend,
oh, (F#m)blew in on a south 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.
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 “Show Down”
- Why does "Show Down" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Show Down"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Show Down".
- Can I see all the notes in "Show Down"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 120 BPM.