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(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 I’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,
I’ll thank him
for his work,
and (F)your birth,
and my birth.
Yeah, yeah, yeah.
While I’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,
I’ll thank him
for his work,
and (F)your birth,
and my birth.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Sunshine On Leith — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sunshine On Leith" by The Proclaimers: 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 Eb, 78 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Sunshine On Leith”
- 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 — 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sunshine On Leith" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sunshine On Leith" by The Proclaimers. 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 "Sunshine On Leith" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Eb, 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 "Sunshine On Leith" 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.