Sailing

· by Christopher Cross

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Lyrics

(A)Well, it’s not far down to par a dise,

at least it’s not for me,

and if the wind is right you can sail a way

and find tran quil i ty.

Oh, the can vas can do (A)mir a cles,

(E)just you wait and (A)see.

Be (E)lieve

(A)me.

It’s (A)not far to nev er nev er land,

no rea son to pre tend,

and if the wind is right you can find the joy

of in no cence a gain.

Oh, the can vas can do (A)mir a cles,

(E)just you wait and (A)see.

Be lieve

(A)me.

(E)Sail

(A)ing

takes me a way

to (A)where I’ve al ways (D)heard it could be.

Just a dream and the wind to car ry me,

and (C#m7)soon I will be free.

(E)Fan

ta (A)sy,

it gets the best

of (A)me

when I’m (F#m9)sail

ing.

(E)All caught up in the (A)rev er ie,

(E)ev ’ry word is a (A)sym pho ny.

Won’t you be lieve

(A)me?

(E)Sail

(A)ing

takes me a way

to (A)where I’ve al ways (D)heard it could be.

Just a dream and the wind to car ry me,

and (C#m7)soon I will be free.

Well, it’s not

Sailing by Christopher Cross — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sailing” by Christopher Cross 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 A at 100 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 "Sailing" 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 "Sailing"?: 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 "Sailing" use?: Just 6 chords: A, Bm9, C#m7, D, E, F#m9. Take it one section at a time.
What other Christopher Cross songs work for kids?: Try "THINK OF LAURA", "Sailing", "Think Of Laura". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.