Does "Sundown" 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. "Sundown" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.

What chords are in "Sundown"?

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.

Sundown — Piano Lead Sheet

"Sundown" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Gordon Lightfoot

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How to Play "Sundown" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.