Is "Get On The Boat" 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 "Get On The Boat"?

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.

How many chords does "Get On The Boat" use?

Just 4 chords: Abpow, Cm, Cm7, G7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.

What other Prince songs work for kids?

Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Get On The Boat

· by Prince

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Lyrics

(Cm7)Look out side Ur win dow; peo ple tell me now what U c 2 a com ing up the moun tain that will 4 a (G7#5)new phi los o (Cm7)phy.

Ev ’ry sin gle col or, ev ’ry race and ev ’ry creed, light.

look in’ 4 the truth, U’all, that’s that’s gon na (G7#5)set some bod y (Cm7)free.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat,

get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

(Cm7)All a cross the na tion peo ple do ing now what they can 2 a void the trib u la tion that will b a (G7#5)great through out the (Cm7)land.

Ev ’ry thing in dark ness must ’ry come out in 2 the light.

When we love each oth er that’s the on ly (G7#5)way it’s gon’ b (Cm7)right.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat,

get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.

(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.

(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?

Get on the boat.

Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.

No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.

U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.

Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.

Ma ce o!

Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.

No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.

U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.

Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.

Ma ce o!

(Ab5)What’s the harm in lis t’ning to the hope ful words we say?

(Ab5)If it moves Ur heart, U know U bet ter get in with out de lay.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat, now.

We got room 4 a hun dred more.

(G7#5)Dance 2 the (Cm7)beat.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.

(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.

(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?) Get on the boat.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat.

Get on the boat, peo ple.

Get on the boat now.

We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get on the boat.

(G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.

Get On The Boat by Prince — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Get On The Boat” by Prince 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 F at 104 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Get On The Boat" 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 "Get On The Boat"?: 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.
How many chords does "Get On The Boat" use?: Just 4 chords: Abpow, Cm, Cm7, G7. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Prince songs work for kids?: Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.