Other arrangements of Skyline Pigeon
Pick a learning view.
Turn me loose
from your hands.
Let me fly
to dis tant (Eb)lands,
o ver green fields,
trees and (Ab)moun tains,
(Eb)flow ers
and for est foun tains.
(Ab)Home a long the lanes of the (Eb)sky way,
for this dark
and lone ly room
pro jects a shad
ow cast in (Eb)gloom.
And my eyes are (F)mir rors
of the world out side,
think ing of the way (Bb)that the wind can (Eb)turn the tide.
And these (Ab)shad ows turn from (Bb)pur ple in to gray
for just this sky line pi geon dream ing of the o pen, (Eb)wait ing for the day that he can (Ab)spread his (Ab)wings and (Bb)fly a way a gain.
Fly a (Cm)way,
(D)sky line (D)pi geon, fly
to wards the dreams you left so (Bb)ver y far be (Eb)hind.
Fly a (Cm)way,
(D)sky line pi geon, fly
to wards the dreams you left so (Bb)ver y far be (Eb)hind.
Let me wake up in the morn ing to the (Bb)smell of new mown hay, to laugh and cry, to live and die in the bright ness of my day.
I wan na (F)hear the peal ing bells of dis tant church es sing,
but most of all, please free me from this ach ing (Eb)met al ring.
And you’ve left so (Eb)ver y, so ver
y far
be (Eb)hind.
Skyline Pigeon — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Skyline Pigeon" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 68 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 “Skyline Pigeon”
- Can I play "Skyline Pigeon" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Skyline Pigeon" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Skyline Pigeon" by Elton John played in?
- Skyline Pigeon is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Skyline Pigeon"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Skyline Pigeon" 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 "Skyline Pigeon"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Skyline Pigeon"?
- "Skyline Pigeon" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Skyline Pigeon"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Bb, Bb7, Cm, D, Eb, F, G, +1 more.
- What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
- Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Skyline Pigeon"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Skyline Pigeon" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Skyline Pigeon"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Skyline Pigeon" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.