Does "A Pirate's Life" have chords and lyrics?

Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Pirate's Life" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.

What chords are in "A Pirate's Life"?

Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

A Pirate's Life — Piano Lead Sheet

"A Pirate's Life" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

(D7)Oh, a (G)pi rate’s (C)life is a (G)won der ful life, a (A7)rov ing o ver the (D)sea. Give me ry a ca reer as (Am7)Buc ca (D7)neer, it’s the (G)life of a (D7)pi rate for (G)me! (D7)Oh! The (G)life of a (D7)pi rate for (G)me! (D7)Oh, a (G)pi rate’s (C)life is a (G)won der ful life, with (A7)out a care to be (D)hold. You car ry a gun and a (Am7)jug of (D7)rum and your (G)pock ets are (D7)load ed with (G)gold! (D7)Oh! Your (G)pock ets are (D7)load ed with (G)me! (G)gold! (D7)Oh, a (G)pi rate’s (C)life is a (G)won der ful life, you (A7)find ad ven ture and (D)sport. But your (E7)live ev ’ry min ute for (Am7)all that’s (D7)in it, the (G)life of a (D7)pi rate is (G)short! (D7)Oh! The (G)life of a (D7)pi rate is (G)short! (D7)Oh, a (G)pi rate’s (C)life is a (G)won der ful life, but (A7)not for ev er they (D)say. When your (E7)neck’s in a noose and you (Am7)can’t get (D7)loose, for the (G)life of a (D7)pi rate you’ll (G)pay! (D7)Oh! The (G)life of a (D7)pi rate you’ll (G)short! (G)pay!

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Beginner Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Musical/Soundtrack
Key: G
Tempo: 138 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Oliver Wallace & Ed Penner

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How to Play "A Pirate's Life" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.