Sunshine On Leith

by The Proclaimers
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Lyrics

(Bb)My heart

was bro ken,

my heart

was bro ken.

Sor row,

sor row,

sor row,

(Bb)sor row.

(Eb)My heart

was bro ken,

(C)my heart

was bro ken.

You (F)saw it,

you claimed it,

you (F)touched it,

you saved it.

(Bb)My tears

are dry ing,

my tears

are dry ing.

Thank you,

thank you,

thank you,

(Bb)thank you.

(Eb)My tears

are dry ing,

(C)my tears

are dry ing.

Your (F)beau ty

and kind ness

made (F)tears clear

my blind ness.

While Iโ€™m (F)worth

my (Bb)room on

this (Eb)earth,

I will (F)be

with (Bb)you.

While the (F)chief,

puts (Bb)sun shine

on (Eb)Leith,

Iโ€™ll thank him

for his work,

and (F)your birth,

and my birth.

Yeah, yeah, yeah.

While Iโ€™m (F)worth

my (Bb)room on

this (Eb)earth,

I will (F)be

with (Bb)you.

While the (F)chief,

puts (Bb)sun shine

on (Eb)Leith,

Iโ€™ll thank him

for his work,

and (F)your birth,

and my birth.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.

Sunshine On Leith โ€” Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Sunshine On Leith" on piano with easy notes โ€” perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 78 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About โ€œSunshine On Leithโ€

Can I play "Sunshine On Leith" without reading sheet music?
Yes โ€” Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, Eโ€ฆ) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Sunshine On Leith" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Sunshine On Leith" by The Proclaimers played in?
Sunshine On Leith is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sunshine On Leith"?
The arrangement plays at 78 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sunshine On Leith" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Sunshine On Leith"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sunshine On Leith"?
"Sunshine On Leith" was originally performed by The Proclaimers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by The Proclaimers can I play here?
Try "I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)", "I'm On My Way", "Sunshine On Leith". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Sunshine On Leith"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard โ€” no music reading needed. "Sunshine On Leith" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Sunshine On Leith"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Sunshine On Leith" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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