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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sledgehammer" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sledgehammer" 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. "Sledgehammer" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Sledgehammer" 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. "Sledgehammer" is in the key of Ab at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sledgehammer"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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