Other arrangements of Aqualung
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(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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Aqualung" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Aqualung"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Aqualung". Key of C, 130 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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