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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of Eb, 68 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 “Soul Shine”
- Can I learn "Soul Shine" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Soul Shine" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 68 BPM.
- What key is "Soul Shine" by Allman Brothers Band played in?
- Soul Shine is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Soul Shine"?
- The arrangement plays at 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Soul Shine" 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 "Soul Shine"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Soul Shine"?
- "Soul Shine" was originally performed by Allman Brothers Band. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Soul Shine"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Ab, Bb, Dm, Eb, Eb7, F, Gm.
- What other songs by Allman Brothers Band can I play here?
- Try "LITTLE MARTHA", "RAMBLIN' MAN", "MIDNIGHT RIDER". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Soul Shine"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Soul Shine" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Soul Shine"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Soul Shine" is in the key of Eb at 68 BPM.
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