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(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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Submarines" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Submarines" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Submarines" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Submarines" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Submarines" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Submarines"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.