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(Bbmaj7)My lit tle boat is like a note (B6)bounc (Bb6)ing (Em7)mer ri ly a (A7)long, hear it (Em7)splash ing up a (A7)song.
(Abmaj7)The sails are white, the sky is bright (A6)head (Ab6)ing (Dm7)out in to the (G7)blue with a (Dm7)crew of on ly (G7)two, (Gbmaj7)where we can share love’s salt y air (G6)on (Gb6)a (Cm7)lit tle par a (F7)dise that’s a (Cm7)float.
Not a (Dm7)care
have (G7#5)we in my (Cm7)lit
tle (F7#5)boat.
(Bbmaj7)The wind is still, we feel the thrill (B6)of (Bb6)a (Em7)voy age heav en (A7)bound, though we (Em7)on ly drift a (A7)round, (Abmaj7)warmed by the sun, two hearts as one (A6)beat (Ab6)ing (Dm7)with en chant ed (G7)bliss, melt ing (Dm7)in each oth er’s (G7)kiss.
(Gbmaj7)When day light ends and sly ly sends (G6)lit (Gb6)tle (Cm7)stars to twin kle (F7)bright ly a (Cm7)bove, it’s good (Dm7)bye
to (G7#5)my lit tle (Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
(Bbmaj7)My lit tle boat is like a note (B6)bounc (Bb6)ing (Em7)mer ri ly a (A7)long, hear it (Em7)splash ing up a (A7)song.
(Abmaj7)The sails are white, the sky is bright (A6)head (Ab6)ing (Dm7)out in to the (G7)blue with a (Dm7)crew of on ly (G7)two, (Gbmaj7)where we can share love’s salt y air (G6)on (Gb6)a (Cm7)lit tle par a (F7)dise that’s a (Cm7)float.
Not a (Dm7)care
have (G7#5)we in my (Cm7)lit
tle (F7#5)boat.
(Bbmaj7)The wind is still, we feel the thrill (B6)of (Bb6)a (Em7)voy age heav en (A7)bound, though we (Em7)on ly drift a (A7)round, (Abmaj7)warmed by the sun, two hearts as one (A6)beat (Ab6)ing (Dm7)with en chant ed (G7)bliss, melt ing (Dm7)in each oth er’s (G7)kiss.
(Gbmaj7)When day light ends and sly ly sends (G6)lit (Gb6)tle (Cm7)stars to twin kle (F7)bright ly a (Cm7)bove, it’s good (Dm7)bye
to (G7#5)my lit tle (Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
(Cm7)boat
of (F7#5)love.
Good (B9)bye,
(F)lit tle (Bbmaj9)boat.
Good (B9)bye,
(F)lit tle (Bb6/9)boat.
Little Boat — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
Learn "Little Boat" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 128 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 “Little Boat”
- Can I play "Little Boat" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Little Boat" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Little Boat" by Buddy Kaye played in?
- Little Boat is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Little Boat"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Little 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 "Little Boat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Little Boat"?
- "Little Boat" was originally performed by Buddy Kaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Little Boat"?
- This arrangement uses 17 chords: A6, A7, Ab6, Abmaj7, B6, B9, Bb6, Bbmaj7, +9 more.
- What other songs by Buddy Kaye can I play here?
- Try "Christmas Alphabet", "Little Boat". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Little Boat"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Little Boat" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Little Boat"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Little Boat" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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