Sundown

by Gordon Lightfoot
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Lyrics

I can see her ly in’ back in her sat in dress in a (Dsus)room where you do what you (G5)don’t con fess.

Sun down, you (C)bet ter take care if I (F)find you been creep in’ ’round (G5)my back stairs.

Sun down, you (C)bet ter take care if I (F)find you been creep in’ ’round (G)my back stairs.

She’s been look in’ like a queen in a sail or’s dream and she (Dsus)don’t al ways say an, what she (G5)real ly means.

Some times I (C)think it’s a shame when I (F)get feel in’ bet ter when I’m (G5)feel in’ no pain.

Some times I (C)think it’s a shame when I (F)get feel in’ bet ter when I’m (G)feel in’ no pain.

I can pic ture ev ’ry move that a man could make, get ting (Dsus)lost in her lov ing is your (G5)first mis take.

Sun down, you (C)bet ter take care if I (F)find you been creep in’ ’round (G)my back stairs.

Some times I (C)think it’s a sin when I (F)feel like I’m win nin’ when I’m (G)los in’ a gain.

I can Sun down, you (C)bet ter take care if I (F)find you been creep in’ ’round (G)my back stairs.

Some times I (C)think it’s a sin when I (F)feel like I’m win nin’ when I’m (G)los in’ a gain.

Sundown — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sundown" in visual bar notation — 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, 120 BPM.

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About “Sundown”

What key is "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot played in?
Sundown 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 "Sundown"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sundown" 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 "Sundown"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sundown"?
"Sundown" was originally performed by Gordon Lightfoot. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sundown"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: C, Dsus4, F, G, G7, Gpow.
What other songs by Gordon Lightfoot can I play here?
Try "CAREFREE HIGHWAY", "If You Could Read My Mind", "Song For A Winter's Night". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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