Come Sail Away

· by Styx

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Lyrics

(C)I’m

(Em)sail ing a (Am)way;

set an o pen course

for the (G)vir gin sea.

’Cause (C)I’ve

(Em)got to be (Am)free,

free to face the life

that’s a (G)head of me.

On board I’m the cap tain,

so climb a board.

We’ll search for to mor row,

on ev ’ry shore.

And I’ll (Em)try,

oh Lord, I’ll (Am)try

to car

ry (C)on.

(C)I

(Em)look to the (Am)sea.

Re flec tions in the waves

spark my (G)mem o ry,

(C)some

(Em)hap py, some (Am)sad.

I think of child hood friends

and the (G)dreams we had.

We lived hap p’ly for ev er,

so the sto ry goes.

But some how we missed out

on the pot of gold.

But we’ll (Em)try

best that we (Am)can

to car

ry (F)on.

A (C)gath er ing of (F)an gels ap (F)peared a bove my head.

They (C)sang to me this (F)song of hope, and (F)this is what they said.

They said (C)come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me, lads.

(C)Come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me.

I (C)thought that they were (F)an gels but (F)much to my sur prise,

we (C)climbed a board their (F)star of ship and (F)head ed for the skies.

Sing in’ (C)come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me, lads.

(C)Come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me.

I (G)sail a way with (F)me.

(C)Come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me, lads.

(C)Come sail a way, (F)come sail a way, come (G)sail a way with (F)me.

Come Sail Away by Styx — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Come Sail Away” by Styx in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 66 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Come Sail Away" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Come Sail Away"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Styx songs work for kids?: Try "MR. ROBOTO", "COME SAIL AWAY", "BLUE COLLAR MAN". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.