Ship To Wreck

by Florence And The Machine

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Lyrics

Don’t touch the sleep ing pills, they

mess with my head.

Dredg ing the great white sharks

swim ming in the bed.

Here comes a kil ler whale you ’cause to sing me to sleep.

The Thrash ing the cov ers off, ling has me by its teeth.

And oh,

my (Dm)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)said?

(C)I can’t help but pull (Dm)the earth a round me to make my (F)bed.

And oh,

my (Dm)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I drink too much, am I (Dm)los ing touch?

Did I build this ship to (F)wreck?

To wreck.

(Em)To (Dm)wreck.

(G)To wreck.

(Em)Did I (Dm)build this ship (C)to (Am)wreck?

What’s with the long face, pills, they

do you want more?

Thous ands of red eyed mice

scratch ing at the door.

Don’t let the cur tain catch you ’cause you’ve been here be fore.

The chair is an is land, dar ling you can’t touch the floor.

oh,

my (Dm)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)said?

(C)I can’t help but pull (Dm)the earth a round me to make my (F)bed.

And oh,

my (Dm)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I drink too much, am I (Dm)los ing touch?

Did I build this ship to (F)wreck?

To wreck.

(Em)To (Dm)wreck.

(G)To wreck.

(Em)Did I (Dm)build this ship (C)to (Am)wreck?

(G)Oh, (F)oh.

(Em)Oh, (Dm)oh.

(C)Oh, (Am)oh.

(G)Oh, (F)oh.

(Em)Oh, (Dm)oh.

(C)Oh, (Am)oh.

(G)Good (F)God, (C)un der (G)star ry skies, (Em7)we are lost.

(F)In to the breach (C)we got (F)tossed (C)and the (G)wa ter’s com (Em7)ing in fast.

And oh,

my love re mind me, what was it that I said?

(C)I can’t help but pull the (Dm)earth a round me to make my bed.

And oh,

my (Dm)love re mind me, what was it that I (F)did?

Did I drink too much, am I (Dm)los ing touch?

Did I build this ship to (F)wreck?

To wreck.

(Em)To (Dm)wreck.

(G)To wreck.

(Em)Did I (Dm)build this ship (C)to (Am)wreck?

(G)To wreck.

(Em)To (Dm)wreck.

(G)To wreck.

(Em)Did I (Dm)build this ship (C)to (Am)wreck?

(G)To wreck.

Ship To Wreck by Florence And The Machine — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ship To Wreck” by Florence And The Machine 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 146 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 "Ship To Wreck" 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 "Ship To Wreck"?
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 "Ship To Wreck" use?
Just 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Em, Em7, F, G. Take it one section at a time.
What other Florence And The Machine songs work for kids?
Try "DELILAH", "HOW BIG, HOW BLUE, HOW BEAUTIFUL", "VARIOUS STORMS & SAINTS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.