Come sail your (D)ships
a round me
and burn your (G)brid ges down.
We make a lit tle (D)his t’ry
ba by
ev ’ry time you (G)come a round.
Come loose your (D)doubts
up on me
and let your (G)hair hang down.
You are a lit tle (D)mys t’ry
to me
ev ’ry time you (G)come a round.
(G)call a round.
We talk a bout fall it en all (G)sad night now, (D)long.
We de fine you know our the (G)mor al ground.
But when I crawl in (G)to your arms
ev (C)you ’ry thing
it comes tumb (G)try ling (D)down.
Come sail your
(D)ships
a round me
and burn your
(G)brid ges down.
We’ll make a lit tle (D)his t’ry
ba by,
ev ’ry time you (G)come a round.
Your face has bout fall it en all (G)sad night now, (D)long.
We de ’fore you know our the (G)time is nigh.
But When I must re (G)move your wings
and (C)you
you must tumb (G)try to (D)fly.
Come sail your
(D)ships
a round me
and burn your
(G)brid ges down.
We’ll make a lit tle (D)his t’ry
ba by,
ev ’ry time you (G)come a round.
Come loose your
(D)doubts
up on me
and let your
(G)hair hang down.
You are a lit tle (D)mys t’ry
to me
ev ’ry time you (G)call a round.
Come sail your
(D)ships
a round me
and burn your
(G)brid ges down.
We make a lit tle (D)his t’ry
ba by
ev ’ry time you (G)come a round.
The Ship Song — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "The Ship Song" by Nick Cave. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of G, 68 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (G) 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 “The Ship Song”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Ship Song" by Nick Cave in?
- The backing track is in G at 68 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 "The Ship Song" 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 "The Ship Song"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Ship Song", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Ship Song" 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 "The Ship Song"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Ship Song"?
- "The Ship Song" was originally performed by Nick Cave. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Nick Cave are available?
- Other accompaniments by Nick Cave: "Into My Arms", "Where The Wild Roses Grow". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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