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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Turn To Stone" by Electric Light Orchestra: 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 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”

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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Turn To Stone" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Turn To Stone" by Electric Light Orchestra. 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 "Turn To Stone" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in E, 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 "Turn To Stone" 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.