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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Sundown" by Gordon Lightfoot in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”
- Can I learn "Sundown" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "Sundown" with hands-separate practice in G at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Sundown"?
- 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 "Sundown" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Sundown"?
- 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. "Sundown" is in the key of G at 120 BPM.
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