Sledgehammer

by Peter Gabriel
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Lyrics

You could have a (Eb7)steam train

if you’d just lay down your tracks.

You could have an aer o plane

fly ing

if you bring your blue sky back.

All you do is (Cm7)call me,

I’ll be an y thing you (Eb7)need.

You could have a big dip per

go ing up and down, all a round the bends.

bee.

You could have a bump er car

bump ing,

this a muse ment as nev er ends.

be.

I want to (Cm7)be

your sledge ham mer.

Why don’t you (Eb)call my name?

(Db)Ah, oh, let me (Eb)be your sledge ham mer.

This will (Eb)be my tes ti mo ny.

Hey,

hey.

Show me ’round your fruit cage per

go ’cause I will be your a hon ey bends.

bee.

O pen up your fruit cage car

bump ing,

where the fruit is as sweet as can be.

I want to (Cm7)be

your sledge ham mer.

Why don’t you (Eb)call my name?

(Db)Ah, you’d bet ter (Eb)call the sledge ham mer.

This will (Eb)be my tes ti mo ny.

Hey,

hey.

Show me ’round your (Db)Hey,

I’m your sledge ham mer.

Let there (Eb)be no doubt a bout it.

Sledge,

sledge.

sledge ham mer.

I’ve kicked the hab it, (kicked the hab it, kicked the hab it,)

shed my skin,

(shed my skin.)

This is the new stuff,

(this is the new stuff,) I go danc ing in, (we go (Abm7)danc ing in.) Won’t you you.

show for me,

(show for me,) I will show for you,

(show for you.)

Show for me,

(show for me,) I will show for you,

(Abm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I do mean you.

show for me,

(show for me,) I will show for you,

(show for you.)

Show for me,

(show for me,) I will show for you,

(Abm7)yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

I do mean (Eb5)you.

Sledgehammer — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sledgehammer" 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 Ab, 96 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Sledgehammer

What key is "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel played in?
Sledgehammer is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sledgehammer"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sledgehammer" 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 "Sledgehammer"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sledgehammer"?
"Sledgehammer" was originally performed by Peter Gabriel. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sledgehammer"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab7, Abm7, Abpow, C, Cb, Cm7, Db, Eb, +3 more.
What other songs by Peter Gabriel can I play here?
Try "IN YOUR EYES", "COME TALK TO ME", "Down To Earth". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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