Other arrangements of Sledgehammer
Pick a learning view.
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.
You could have a bump er car
bump ing,
this a muse ment as nev er ends.
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.
O pen up your fruit cage car
bump ing,
where the fruit is as sweet as can
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Sledgehammer" 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 Ab, 96 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 “Sledgehammer”
- Can I play "Sledgehammer" 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 "Sledgehammer" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Sledgehammer"?
- 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. "Sledgehammer" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Sledgehammer"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sledgehammer" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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