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€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Submarines" by The Lumineers in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Submarines" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” 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 "Submarines" with hands-separate practice in G at 96 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Submarines"?
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 "Submarines" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Submarines"?
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. "Submarines" is in the key of G at 96 BPM.