What key is "Soul Shine" in?

"Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Soul Shine" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Soul Shine" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Soul Shine"?

This arrangement of "Soul Shine" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.

How long does it take to learn "Soul Shine" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?

Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "RAMBLIN' MAN", "MIDNIGHT RIDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I When up you ing can’t I find the light that (Eb)guides you through a cloud y day.

When the stars ain’t (F)shin ing bright, you (Eb)feel like you’ve lost your way.

When the can dle light of home wind

(Eb)burns so ver y far a way.

Well, you’ve got to let your soul shine, said, he said: (Gm)just like my dad dy used to (Ab)say.

He used to say: (Bb)soul shine,

it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,

it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.

Hey now, peo ple don’t mind,

we all feel this (F)way some time.

You’ve got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.

I grew up think ing that I had it made, I’d (Eb)make it on a cloud my own.

Life can take the (F)strong est man, you (Eb)make him feel so a lone.

Now, some times I feel a cold wind

(Eb)blow ing through my ach ing bones.

I think back to what my dad dy said, he said: (Gm)Boy, in this dark ness, used be (Ab)fore the dawn, let your (Bb)soul shine,

it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,

it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.

Hey now, peo ple don’t mind,

we all feel this (F)way some time.

You’ve got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.

Some times a man

can (Eb)feel this emp ti ness,

like a wom an

has robbed him of his ver y (Bb)soul.

A (Dm)wom an, too,

God knows, she can (Eb)feel like this.

And when your world seems cold, you’ve got to (F)let your spir it take con trol.

Talk ing ’bout

Oh, it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,

it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, it’s damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.

Yeah, now, peo ple don’t mind,

we all feel this (F)way some times.

Got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.

Oh, it’s bet ter than (F)sun shine,

it’s bet ter than (Eb)moon shine, it’s damn sure bet ter than (Bb)rain.

Yeah, now, peo ple don’t mind,

we all feel this (F)way some times.

Got to let your (Gm)soul shine, (Ab)shine ’til the break of day.

Soul Shine by Allman Brothers Band

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Soul Shine”

What key is "Soul Shine" in?: "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 68 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Soul Shine" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Soul Shine" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Soul Shine"?: This arrangement of "Soul Shine" uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.
How long does it take to learn "Soul Shine" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?: Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "RAMBLIN' MAN", "MIDNIGHT RIDER". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.