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€” Piano Lead Sheet

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"Sunshine On Leith" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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€

Where are the chord symbols for "Sunshine On Leith" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sunshine On Leith" is in Eb.
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.
Does "Sunshine On Leith" 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. "Sunshine On Leith" is in the key of Eb at 78 BPM.
What chords are in "Sunshine On Leith"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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