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(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(F#m)Feel it pull you in, (E)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)o
(F#m9)ver,
(F#m)o
(F#m)ver.
(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(E)First you’re float ing high, (C#m)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)un
(F#m9)der,
(F#m)un
(F#m)der.
Well, it’s (C#m)cold,
(F#m)cold
un der (F#m)wat er,
once in the (F#m)night time.
So you But I (C#m)dove,
(F#m)dove
(E)on to the (F#m)bot tom
to see what (F#m)I’d find.
(C#m)That’s when I saw a light,
(F#m)a glow ing par a dise.
Thought I’d (F#m)stay a while; it’s been (F#m9)call ing me un der (F#m)wat er, child, ev ’ry (F#m)thing that I ev er dreamed.
(C#m)Tak ing my breath a way;
The (F#m)cur rent’s got hold of me, sweep ing (F#m)me a way.
Wish that (F#m9)I could stay; takes me (F#m)to the top.
It’s a (F#m)cy cle that nev er stops.
(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(F#m)Feel it pull you in, (E)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)o
(F#m9)ver,
(F#m)o
(F#m)ver.
(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(F#m)First you’re float ing high, (E)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)un
(F#m9)der,
(F#m)un
(F#m)der.
(C#m)Takes you, takes you o (G#m)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you un (E)der.
(F#m)Takes you, takes you o (F#m9)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you u (F#m)der.
I’ve been (C#m)told,
(F#m)told
on ly (F#m)find it
once in a (F#m)life time.
So you bet ter (C#m)hold,
(F#m)hold
(E)on er than (F#m)ev er,
like it’s the (F#m)last time.
(C#m)So, when you see the light,
(F#m)like a ship in the night, you have (F#m)found the place you’ve been (F#m9)look ing for, like a (F#m)dis tant shore; don’t you (F#m)ev er look back a gain.
(C#m)Here’s some thing you should know:
The (F#m)sea is still in con trol.
Cher ish (F#m)ev ’ry day, ’cause you (F#m9)nev er know; it can (F#m)take a way ver y (F#m)thing that you love the most.
(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(F#m)Feel it pull you in, (E)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)o
(F#m9)ver,
(F#m)o
(F#m)ver.
(C#m)Love is like the sea; (G#m)leaves you on your knees.
(F#m)First you’re float ing high, (E)then it takes you, takes you (F#m)un
(F#m9)der,
(F#m)un
(F#m)der.
(C#m)Takes you, takes you o (G#m)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you un (E)der.
(F#m)Takes you, takes you o (F#m9)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you u (F#m)der.
I’ve been (F#m)der.
(C#m)Takes you, takes you o (G#m)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you un (E)der.
(F#m)Takes you, takes you o (F#m9)ver,
(F#m)takes you, takes you un (F#m)der.
(F#m)der.
(C#m)Ah,
(F#m)ah,
(F#m)un
(F#m9)der,
(F#m)un
(F#m)der.
(C#m)Ah,
(F#m)ah,
(F#m)un
(F#m9)der,
(F#m)un
(F#m)der.
Like The Sea — Simple Sheet Music
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"Like The Sea" 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#, 132 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 “Like The Sea”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Like The Sea"?
- 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 "Like The Sea" by Alicia Keys played in?
- Like The Sea 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 "Like The Sea"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Like The Sea" 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 "Like The Sea"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Like The Sea"?
- "Like The Sea" was originally performed by Alicia Keys. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Like The Sea"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: C#m, E, F#m, F#m9, G#m.
- What other songs by Alicia Keys can I play here?
- Try "AS I AM", "DE NOVO ADAGIO (INTRO)", "TEARS ALWAYS WIN". 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 "Like The Sea". Key of C#, 132 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.