Other arrangements of Skyline Pigeon
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Skyline Pigeon" by Elton John: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Skyline Pigeon" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Skyline Pigeon" by Elton John. 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 "Skyline Pigeon" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Skyline Pigeon" 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.