Vertigo

by U2
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Lyrics

(E5)Lights go down, it’s (A)dark, the jun gle is your (E5)head, can’t rule your (A)heart.

A feel ing so much (E5)strong er than a (A)thought, your eyes are wide and through your (E5)soul, it can’t be (A)bought, your mind can wan der.

Hel lo, hel lo.

I’m at a place called (A)Ver ti go.

It’s ev ’ry thing I wish I (D)did n’t know, ex cept you

give me some thing I can feel,

feel.

The (E5)night is full of (A)holes, as bul lets rip the (E5)sky of ink with (A)gold.

They twin kle as the (E5)boys play rock and (A)roll.

They know that they can’t (E5)dance, at least they (A)know...

I can’t stand the (Em7)beats, I’m ask ing for the (A5)check, (G)the girl with crim son (Em7)nails has Je sus ’round her (A7)neck, swing ing to the (Em7)mus ic, swing ing to the (A7)mu sic.

Oh,

oh, (A5)oh.

Check mat ed,

hours of fun,

check mat ed.

Hel lo, hel lo.

We’re at a place called (A)Ver ti go.

Lights go down and (D)all I know is that you

give me some thing I can (E)feel, your love teach ing me how.

Your love is (D)teach ing me how,

how to kneel.

Kneel.

Vertigo — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Vertigo" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 140 BPM.

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

About “Vertigo”

Where are the chord symbols for "Vertigo" 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. "Vertigo" is in G.
What key is "Vertigo" by U2 played in?
Vertigo is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Vertigo"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Vertigo" 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 "Vertigo"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Vertigo"?
"Vertigo" was originally performed by U2. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by U2 can I play here?
Try "STUCK IN A MOMENT YOU CAN'T GET OUT OF", "BEAUTIFUL DAY", "BEAUTIFUL DAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Vertigo" 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. "Vertigo" is in the key of G at 140 BPM.
What chords are in "Vertigo"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.