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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.
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Chasing Pirates" by Norah Jones: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Chasing Pirates" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Chasing Pirates" by Norah Jones. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Chasing Pirates" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Chasing Pirates" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.