Timshel

by Mumford & Sons
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Lyrics

Cold (Gm)is the (F)wa ter,

it freez es your al (Bb)read y cold mind.

Al read y (F)cold,

(Bb)cold (F)mind.

Death is (Gm)at your (F)door step

and it will steal your (Bb)in no cence.

But it will (F)not (Bb)steal your (F)sub stance.

But (C)you are not a (Bb)lone in (F)this.

And (Bb)you are (F)not a (F)lone in (F)this.

As (Bb)broth ers we will (C7)stand and we’ll (F)hold (C)your (Dm)hand.

Hold your hand.

And you (Gm)are the (F)moth er,

the moth er of your (Bb)ba y by child.

The one to (F)whom

(Bb)gave (F)life.

You have (Gm)your your (F)choic es

and these are what your (Bb)make man great.

But His lad (F)der (Bb)to the (F)stars.

stance.

But (C)you are not a (Bb)lone in (F)this.

And (Bb)you are (F)not a (F)lone in (F)this.

As (Bb)broth ers we will (C7)stand and we’ll (F)hold (C)your (Dm)hand.

Hold your hand.

And

But (Bb)I (F)will (Dm)tell (Bb)the (F)night

and (Bb)whis (F)per, (Dm)“Lose (Bb)your (F)sight,”

but (Bb)I (F)can’t (Dm)move (Bb)the (F)moun

(Bb6)tains

for you.

Timshel — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Timshel" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Timshel”

Where are the chord symbols for "Timshel" 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. "Timshel" is in F.
What key is "Timshel" by Mumford & Sons played in?
Timshel is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Timshel"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Timshel" 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 "Timshel"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Timshel"?
"Timshel" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Timshel"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Bb, Bb6, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm.
What other songs by Mumford & Sons can I play here?
Try "BELIEVE", "DUST BOWL DANCE", "THE CAVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Timshel" 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. "Timshel" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Timshel"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of F, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.