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 ’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 I’d (C)seen a (G)ghost.
(Em)Ev ’ry one thinks I’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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial
Learn "Submarines" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you 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.
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About “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 — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Submarines"?
- Yes — 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 — 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.