Other arrangements of Little Boat
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
Watch "Little Boat" by Buddy Kaye in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Little Boat" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Little Boat" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 128 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Little Boat"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Little Boat" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Little Boat"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Little Boat" is in the key of Eb at 128 BPM.
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