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(Cm7)Look out side Ur win dow; peo ple tell me now what U c 2 a com ing up the moun tain that will 4 a (G7#5)new phi los o (Cm7)phy.
Ev ’ry sin gle col or, ev ’ry race and ev ’ry creed, light.
look in’ 4 the truth, U’all, that’s that’s gon na (G7#5)set some bod y (Cm7)free.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat,
get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Cm7)All a cross the na tion peo ple do ing now what they can 2 a void the trib u la tion that will b a (G7#5)great through out the (Cm7)land.
Ev ’ry thing in dark ness must ’ry come out in 2 the light.
When we love each oth er that’s the on ly (G7#5)way it’s gon’ b (Cm7)right.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat,
get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.
(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.
(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?
Get on the boat.
Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.
No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.
U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.
Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Ma ce o!
Nev er mind what time it is; the par ty’s just be gun.
No te a le jes de es te mo (G7#5)men to de in (Cm7)spir a ción.
U can let Ur hair down and let the mu sic move Ur feet.
Pan a ma ma bring the dra ma, (G7#5)danc in’ 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Ma ce o!
(Ab5)What’s the harm in lis t’ning to the hope ful words we say?
(Ab5)If it moves Ur heart, U know U bet ter get in with out de lay.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat, now.
We got room 4 a hun dred more.
(G7#5)Dance 2 the (Cm7)beat.
(G7#5)Dance 2 the (Cm7)beat.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
(Ab5)(We were meant 2 live 2 geth er (G)un der neath the sun.
(Ab5)I can’t think of noth ing bet ter.
(G7#5)Don’t U wan na come?) Get on the boat.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
Get on the boat, peo ple.
Get on the boat now.
We got (G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get on the boat.
(G7#5)room 4 a hun dred (Cm7)more.
Get On The Boat — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Get On The Boat" 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 C, 104 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 “Get On The Boat”
- Why does "Get On The Boat" 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 "Get On The Boat".
- What key is "Get On The Boat" by Prince played in?
- Get On The Boat 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 "Get On The Boat"?
- The arrangement plays at 104 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Get On The Boat" 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 "Get On The Boat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Get On The Boat"?
- "Get On The Boat" was originally performed by Prince. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Get On The Boat"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Abpow, Cm, Cm7, G7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Prince can I play here?
- Try "CALL MY NAME", "DARLING NIKKI", "NOTHING COMPARES 2 U". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Get On The Boat"?
- 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 "Get On The Boat".
- Can I see all the notes in "Get On The Boat"?
- 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 C at 104 BPM.