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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel: 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 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sledgehammer" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sledgehammer" by Peter Gabriel. 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 "Sledgehammer" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, 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 "Sledgehammer" 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.