Chasing Pirates

by Norah Jones
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Lyrics

In your (F)mes sage you (Dm11)said you were (Dm11)go ing to bed, but I’m pin’ not (Bb)done with (Gm11)the night.

So I (F)stayed up in (Dm11)bed, but your (F)words in my (Dm11)head got me mixed (Bb)up, so I turned (Gm11)off the light.

And (Bb)I don’t know how to slow it down:

my (Bb)mind’s rac ing from (C)chas ing pi rates.

Now an (F)am bu lance (Dm11)screams while the (Dm11)sil li est things are flop pin’ a (Bb)round in (Gm11)my brain.

And I (F)try not to (Dm11)dream up im (F)pos si my (Dm11)schemes that swim a (Bb)round, wan na drown (Gm11)me in light.

And (Bb)I don’t know how to slow it down:

my (Bb)mind’s rac ing from (C)chas ing pi rates.

Now an (C)chas ing pi rates.

(C)chas ing pi rates.

My (Bb)mind’s rac ing from (C)chas ing pi rates.

My (Bb)mind’s rac ing from (C)chas ing pi rates.

Chasing Pirates by Norah Jones

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Chasing Pirates”

What key is "Chasing Pirates" in?
"Chasing Pirates" by Norah Jones is in the key of F with a tempo of 108 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Chasing Pirates" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Chasing Pirates" 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.
What chords are used in "Chasing Pirates"?
This arrangement of "Chasing Pirates" uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dmin, F, Gmin.
How long does it take to learn "Chasing Pirates" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.