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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Show Down" by Electric Light Orchestra 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 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”
- Can I learn "Show Down" 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 "Show Down" with hands-separate practice in B at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Show Down"?
- 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 "Show Down" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Show Down"?
- 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. "Show Down" is in the key of B at 120 BPM.