Song

Sundown

by Gordon Lightfoot

Sundown is a 1974 song by Gordon Lightfoot, 3:34 long, which peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Sky and Celestial Words, Yacht Rock Songs song themes.

#1 hit Karaoke favorite

Released 1974 Hot 100 peak #1 · 18 weeks Length 3:34 Soft Rock, Folk Rock

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Performance tips

• Use a steady, baritone resonance with a slightly dark storytelling edge
• Focus on the driving, rhythmic acoustic guitar pocket
• Maintain a calm but firm vocal delivery throughout

In these themes

• 🌙Sky and Celestial Words"Sun" in "Sundown"
• ⛵Yacht Rock Songs

Karaoke versions

There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its most-sung songs.

• Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Sundown" karaoke