The Pirate's Bride

by Sting

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Some times, in the (C#m7)light

at the (F#m11)edge of the world,

is a ghost of a ship ket with its (F#m)black sail furled.

(G#)eyes.

And night af ter (C#m7)night,

she would (F#m11)stand by the shore

and dream of the love

that they (F#m)knew be fore.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care

for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.

We set sail (C#m7)light for the (F#m11)Span ish Main, world,

to rob for the ships of with the (F#m)Queen of Spain.

And And she would (C#m7)be his pi rate’s (F#m11)bride.

on the shore,

She gave him the pis tol and the (F#m)sword at his side.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.

I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of

Span ish gold

to see my (G#m7)love a gain.

Some Full fath om (C#m7)five,

my the (F#m11)true love lies world,

in a fine wood en cas ket with its (F#m)gold in his (G#)eyes.

Where is the glo (C#m7)ry,

she would (F#m11)where is the pride,

and where is the joy

for the (F#m)pi rate’s bride?

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care

for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (F#m6)men.

Here, in the (C#m7)light at the (F#m11)edge of the world,

he waits for a ship of with its (F#m)black sail furled.

And day after day, (C#m7)be his he would (F#m11)stand on the shore,

and dream of the life tol that he (F#m)knew be fore.

side.

The tide rolls (Cdim)out,

the tide rolls (C#m7)in,

with out a (Eb)care for the (G#sus)ways (G#)of (G#7)men.

I’d (C#m7)give three (C#m7)ships of

Span ish gold

to see my (G#m7)love a gain.

to see my (B)love a gain.

The Pirate's Bride by Sting — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Pirate's Bride by Sting 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 111 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "The Pirate's Bride" 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 "The Pirate's Bride"?
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.