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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Hoist The Colours" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Hoist The Colours”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Hoist The Colours"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Hoist The Colours". Key of C, 110 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.