Hoist The Colours

by Hans Zimmer
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Lyrics

The (Am)king and his men stole the queen from her bed

and you bound her in on her (E)bones.

The the seas be the ours and the (E7)by il the pow’rs, we (E)where we will, we’ll (Am)roam!

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)Some has have died and its some are a live

and you oth ers sail ul the (E)sea.

With the keys to the cage and the (E7)dev il to pay and (E)lay to Fid dler’s (Am)Green!

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)die.

The (Am)bell has been raised from its wa ter y grave.

Do you hear its sep ul chral (E)tone?

A the call to the all, pay the (E7)heed il the squall and (E)turn your sails to (Am)home.

Yo,

ho,

haul to geth er,

hoist the col ours (E7)high.

Heave,

ho,

thieves and beg gars,

nev er shall we (Am)die.

(Am)die.

The (Am)die.

Hoist The Colours — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Hoist The Colours" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 110 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Hoist The Colours”

Where are the chord symbols for "Hoist The Colours" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Hoist The Colours" is in C.
What key is "Hoist The Colours" by Hans Zimmer played in?
Hoist The Colours 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 "Hoist The Colours"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hoist The Colours" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Hoist The Colours"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hoist The Colours"?
"Hoist The Colours" was originally performed by Hans Zimmer. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Hans Zimmer can I play here?
Try "He's A Pirate (from Pirates Of The Caribbean: The Curse Of The Black Pearl)", "The Holiday (Main Theme)", "Angelica". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Hoist The Colours" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Hoist The Colours" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Hoist The Colours"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.