Turn To Stone

by Electric Light Orchestra
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Lyrics

The cit y streets are emp ty now,

(the lights don’t shine no more,) till dawn,) and so the songs are way down low,

(turn ing, (B)turn ing, turn ing.)

A sound that flows in to my mind, (the ech oes of the day light,) go,) of ev ’ry thing that is a live,

(in (B)my

blue (E)world.)

I (C#m)turn to stone,

when (G#m)you are gone, I turn to stone.

(C#m)Turn to stone, when you com in’ home, I can’t go on.

The dy ing em bers of the night,

(a fire that slow ly fades till dawn,) still glow up on the wall so bright,

(burn ing, (B)burn ing, burn ing.)

The tired I streets that hide a way,

(from here to ev ’ry where they stone,) roll past my door in to the day,

(in (B)my

blue

(E)world.)

I (C#m)turn to stone,

when (G#m)you are gone,

I turn to stone.

(C#m)Turn to stone, when you com in’ home,

I can’t go on.

(C#m)Turn to stone,

when (G#m)you are gone,

I turn to stone.

Yes, I’m (C)turn in’ to (CN.C.)stone ’cos you ain’t com in’ home, why ain’t (F)you (CN.C.)com in’ home if I’m turn in’ to stone, you’ve been (D)gone (CN.C.)for so long and I can’t car ry on, yes, I’m (F)turn (CN.C.)in’, I’m turn in’, I’m turn in’ to stone.

(C#m)Turn to stone

when (G#m)you are gone,

I turn to stone.

Turn To Stone — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Turn To Stone" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of E, 100 BPM.

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

About “Turn To Stone”

Can I play "Turn To Stone" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) 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 "Turn To Stone" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Turn To Stone" by Electric Light Orchestra played in?
Turn To Stone is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Turn To Stone"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Turn To Stone" 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 "Turn To Stone"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Turn To Stone"?
"Turn To Stone" was originally performed by Electric Light Orchestra. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Turn To Stone"?
This arrangement uses 11 chords: A, Am, B, C, C#m, D, E, F, +3 more.
What other songs by Electric Light Orchestra can I play here?
Try "ALL OVER THE WORLD", "ROCKARIA", "DON'T BRING ME DOWN". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Turn To Stone"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Turn To Stone" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Turn To Stone"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Turn To Stone" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.