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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Sundown" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sundown" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sundown" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.