What key is "Anchors Aweigh" in?

"Anchors Aweigh" by Alfred Hart Miles is in the key of C with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Anchors Aweigh" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Anchors Aweigh" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Anchors Aweigh" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

Lyrics

Stand na vy (Am)out to sea, (C)Fight our (G7)bat tle (Dm7)cry;

(F)We’ll (F#dim)nev er (C)change (Gbdim)our (G7)course, (C)so (D7)vi cious foe steer (G7)shy.

(C)Roll out the (Am)T.

(C)An (G7)chors a (Dm7)weigh.

(F)Sail (F#dim)on to (C)vic to (G#dim)ry (Am)and (C)sink their bones to (G7)Da vy Jones, hoo (C)ray!

Stand na vy (Am)out to sea, (C)Fight our (G7)bat tle (Dm7)cry;

(F)We’ll (F#dim)nev er (C)change (Gbdim)our (G7)course, (C)so (D7)vi cious foe steer (G7)shy.

(C)Roll out the (Am)T.

(C)An (G7)chors a (Dm7)weigh.

(F)Sail (F#dim)on to (C)vic to (G#dim)ry (Am)and (C)sink their bones to (G7)Da vy Jones, hoo (C)ray!

(C)ray!

Anchors Aweigh by Alfred Hart Miles

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Anchors Aweigh”

What key is "Anchors Aweigh" in?: "Anchors Aweigh" by Alfred Hart Miles is in the key of C with a tempo of 240 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Anchors Aweigh" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Anchors Aweigh" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Anchors Aweigh" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.