Submarines

by The Lumineers
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Lyrics

(C)I be lieve a sub ma (G)rines

(C)un der neath on the deep blue (G)seas.

(G)Saw the flags: (C)Jap a (G)nese!

(G)No one will (C)be lieve (G)me.

(Em)Ran back to the town bar, (D)and I (G)told the peo ple how

(Em)I have seen a sub ma (D)rine, and (C)ev โ€™ry one laughed a loud.

(C)I did spy a per i (G)scope,

(C)dead of night on the East ern (G)Coast.

(G)The po lice (C)made them (G)jokes;

(G)told me Iโ€™d (C)seen a (G)ghost.

(Em)Ev โ€™ry one thinks Iโ€™m a (D)li ar; (G)no one knows the truth.

(Em)If it was a big ger (D)fi re, (C)I would be laughed a loud.

on the move.

(G)Ships will rust in (C)Bald win (Em)Bay!

(D)(Let me go!) (G)No one trust (C)what I (Em)say.

(D)(Let her go!) (G)Oh my God, (C)no one (Em)pay...

(D)(...at ten tion!) (G)O ver night, my (C)hair turned (Em)gray.

(D)(Go!

Go!

Go!) (Em)In the end, it boils (D)down to (G)cred i bil i ty.

(CN.C.)Aw, (Em)I have none, so I will die

(C)with the se crets of the sea.

(D)(Sub ma rine!)

(D)(Ter ri fied me!)

(D)Sub ma (G)rine.

(D)(Sub ma rine!)

Submarines โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Submarines" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 96 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œSubmarinesโ€

Why does "Submarines" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Submarines".
What key is "Submarines" by The Lumineers played in?
Submarines is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Submarines"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Submarines" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Submarines"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Submarines"?
"Submarines" was originally performed by The Lumineers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Submarines"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, D, Em, G. Only a handful of chords โ€” beginner-friendly.
What other songs by The Lumineers can I play here?
Try "PATIENCE", "CLEOPATRA", "STUBBORN LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "Submarines"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Submarines".
Can I see all the notes in "Submarines"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 96 BPM.