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(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!
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.
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About “A Pirate's Life”
- Where are the chord symbols for "A Pirate's Life" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Pirate's Life" is in G.
- What key is "A Pirate's Life" by Oliver Wallace & Ed Penner played in?
- A Pirate's Life is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Pirate's Life"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Pirate's Life" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Pirate's Life"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Pirate's Life"?
- "A Pirate's Life" was originally performed by Oliver Wallace & Ed Penner. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Pirate's Life"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: A7, Am7, C, D, D7, E7, G.
- 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.
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