What key is "The Saints Are Coming" in?

"The Saints Are Coming" by U2 & Green Day is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "The Saints Are Coming" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "The Saints Are Coming" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "The Saints Are Coming" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

There (Em)is a (Em)house in (Bm)New Or leans

they (Em)call The (Em)Ris ing (Bm)Sun.

It’s (Em)been the (Em)ru in of (Bm)man y a poor boy, and (Em)God, I (Em)know I’m (Bm)one.

I (Em)cried to my Dad dy on the (Em)tel e phone, “How (Bm)long now

un til the (Em)clouds un roll and (Em)you come down?” The (Bm)line went.

But the (Em)sha dows still re main since (Em)your de scent, your (Bm)de scent.

I (Em)cried to my dad dy on the (Em)tel e phone.

(Em)How (Bm)long now

(Bm)’til the (Em)clouds un roll and (Em)you come home?

(Em)The (Bm)line went.

(Bm)But the (Em)shad ows still re main since (Em)your de scent, (Em)your (Bm)de scent.

(Em)Whoa!

Cha!

(Em)Hey!

The (Em)saints are (G)com ing, the (Em)saints are (G)com ing.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

The (Em)saints are (G)com ing, the (Em)saints are (G)com ing.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I re al ize there’s no re ply.

A (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re ply.

I (Em)say no mat ter how I try, I (Em)re al ize there’s no re (Em)ply.

The Saints Are Coming by U2 & Green Day

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Saints Are Coming”

What key is "The Saints Are Coming" in?: "The Saints Are Coming" by U2 & Green Day is in the key of G with a tempo of 76 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "The Saints Are Coming" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "The Saints Are Coming" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "The Saints Are Coming" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.