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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:
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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.
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Chasing Pirates — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Chasing Pirates" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of F, 108 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 “Chasing Pirates”
- Why does "Chasing Pirates" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Chasing Pirates".
- What key is "Chasing Pirates" by Norah Jones played in?
- Chasing Pirates is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Chasing Pirates"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Chasing Pirates" 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 "Chasing Pirates"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Chasing Pirates"?
- "Chasing Pirates" was originally performed by Norah Jones. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Chasing Pirates"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Bb, C, Dmin, F, Gmin.
- What other songs by Norah Jones can I play here?
- Try "IN THE MORNING", "CREEPIN' IN", "FEELIN' THE SAME WAY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Chasing Pirates"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Chasing Pirates".
- Can I see all the notes in "Chasing Pirates"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 108 BPM.