Aqualung

by Jethro Tull
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Aqualung" by Jethro Tull in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Aqualung

Can I learn "Aqualung" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Aqualung" with hands-separate practice in C at 130 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Aqualung"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Aqualung" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Aqualung"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Aqualung" is in the key of C at 130 BPM.

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