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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Skyline Pigeon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 68 BPM.
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About “Skyline Pigeon”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Skyline Pigeon" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Skyline Pigeon" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Skyline Pigeon" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Skyline Pigeon" is in the key of Eb at 68 BPM.
- What chords are in "Skyline Pigeon"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.