In The Navy

by Village People

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Lyrics

(Gm)Where can you find pleas ure, search the world for treas ure, learn sci ence tech nol o gy?

(Cm)Where can you be gin to make your dreams all come true (Cm7)on the land or on the sea?

(Gm)Where can you learn to fly, play in sports or skin dive, stud y o cean og ra phy?

(Cm)Sign up for the big band, or sit in the grand stand (Cm7)when your team and oth ers meet.

In the (G)na vy, yes, you can sail the sev en seas.

In the (Am7)na vy, yes, you can (D7)put your mind at ease.

In the (Am7)na vy, come on, now (D7)peo ple make a stand, in the (G)na vy.

Can’t you (G)see we need a hand.

(G)na vy, come on, pro tect the moth er land.

In the (Am7)na vy, come on and (D7)join your fel low man.

In the (Am7)na vy, come on peo (C)ple and make a stand, in the (G)na vy, in the (G)na vy.

They want you!

They want you!

They want you as a new re cruit!

In The Navy by Village People β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œIn The Navy” by Village People in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 Eb at 126 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” 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 "In The Navy" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "In The Navy"?
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 β€” 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 β€” tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "In The Navy" use?
Just 10 chords: Am7, Bb, C, Cm, Cm7, D, D7, Ebmaj7, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Village People songs work for kids?
Try "Y.M.C.A.", "Y.M.C.A.", "Y.M.C.A.". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.