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€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Submarines" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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€

Can I play "Submarines" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Submarines" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Submarines"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Submarines" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "Submarines"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Submarines" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.