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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.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Sundown”
- Why does "Sundown" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Sundown"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Sundown".
- Can I see all the notes in "Sundown"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 120 BPM.