I am (B)sail ing, I am (G#m)sail ing, home a (E)gain
’cross the (B)sea.
I am (C#)sail ing stor my (G#m)wa ters, to be (C#m)near you, to be (B)free.
I am (B)fly ing, I am (G#m)fly ing, like a (E)bird
’cross the (B)sky.
I am (C#)fly ing pass ing (G#m)high clouds, to be (C#m)with you, to be (B)free.
I am (B)free.
Can you (B)hear me, can you (G#m)hear me, thro’ the (E)dark night far a (B)way.
I am (C#7)dy ing, for ev er (G#m)try ing, to be (C#m)with you who can (B)say.
(E)Can (F#7)you (B)hear me, can you (G#m)hear me, thro’ the (E)dark night far a (B)way.
I am (C#7)dy ing, for ev er (G#m)try ing, to be (C#m)with you who can (B)say.
We are (B)sail ing, we are (G#m)sail ing, home a (E)gain night ’cross the (B)sea.
We are (C#7)sail ing, for stor my (G#m)wa ters, to be (C#m)near you to be (B)say.
We are (B)free (F#7)Oh Lord to be (C#m)near you to be (B)free.
(F#7)Oh Lord to be (C#m)near you to be (B)free.
(F#7)Oh Lord to be
Sailing — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Sailing" by Rod Stewart: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key B, 120 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (B) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “Sailing”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Sailing" by Rod Stewart in?
- The backing track is in B at 120 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Sailing" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Sailing"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Sailing", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Sailing" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Sailing"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Sailing"?
- "Sailing" was originally performed by Rod Stewart. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Rod Stewart are available?
- Other accompaniments by Rod Stewart: "As Time Goes By", "For All We Know", "It Had To Be You". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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