Other arrangements of Aqualung
Pick a learning view.
(Gm)Sit ting on a park bench,
eye (Eb)ing lit tle girls with (F)bad in tent,
(Gm)snot is run ning down his nose,
(Eb)greas y fin gers smear ing (F)shab by clothes.
Hey, (Eb)Aq ua lung.
(Gm)Dry ing in the cold sun,
watch (Eb)ing as the frill y (F)pant ies run.
Hey, (Eb)Aq ua lung.
(Gm)Feel ing like a dead duck,
spit (Eb)ting out piec es of his (F)bro ken luck.
Oh, (Eb)Aq ua lung.
Sun streak ing (F)cold,
an old man wan d’ring (C)lone ly,
sal tak ing time the (Gm)on ly way cup he (F)knows.
Legs ua hurt ing (F)bad
as he bends to pick a (C)dog end.
He (Cm)goes down to the (Gm)bog and warms his (F)feet.
Feel ing a (F)lone,
the ar my’s up the (C)road, ly,
sal va tion a la (Gm)mode and a cup of (F)tea.
Aq ua lung, my (F)friend,
don’t you start a way un (C)eas y.
You (Cm)poor old sod, you (Gm)see it’s on ly (F)me.
Do you still re mem (F)ber De cem ber’s fog gy freeze
when the ice that clings on to (F)your beard was scream ing ag o ny?
And you snatch your rat tling (F)last breaths with deep sea div er (Gm)sounds
and the (Cm)flow ers bloom like mad ness in the (F)spring.
Oh,
Aq ua (F)lung.
Aqualung — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Aqualung" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 130 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Aqualung”
- Can I play "Aqualung" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Aqualung" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull played in?
- Aqualung is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Aqualung"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Aqualung" 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 "Aqualung"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Aqualung"?
- "Aqualung" was originally performed by Jethro Tull. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Aqualung"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: B, C, Cm, D, Db, E, Eb, F, +2 more.
- What other songs by Jethro Tull can I play here?
- Try "THICK AS A BRICK", "LOCOMOTIVE BREATH", "Another Christmas Song". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Aqualung"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Aqualung" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Aqualung"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Aqualung" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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