What key is "Mermaid" in?

"Mermaid" by Train is in the key of F with a tempo of 208 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Mermaid" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Mermaid" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Mermaid"?

This arrangement of "Mermaid" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cb, Cm, Eb, Fm, G7, +1 more.

How long does it take to learn "Mermaid" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Train can I play here?

Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

(Whoa.)

Can’t swim, so I (Bb)took a boat to an is land (Gm)so re mote on ly John ny Depp has ev er been to it be fore.

I stayed there till the (Bb)air was clear.

I was bored and (Gm)out of tears, then I saw you washed up on the shore.

I of fered you my coat; They won der God, this luck can float.

Cra zy how that (Bb)ship wreck meant my (Cm)ship was com ing (Eb)in.

We talked till the (Bb)sun went down; mak ing up for the (Gm)Pu get Sound.

My trea sure map was en ly bay, your it skin.

went through hell.

(Cm)Beau ty in the (Ab)wat er,

(Bb)an gel on a beach.

O cean’s (Ab)daugh ter, I thought (Bb)love was out of reach till I (Ab)got her.

Had I (Bb)known it could come true, I would have wished in ’nine ty two for a mer maid (Ab)just (Bb)like you, (Whoa.)

(Ab)just (Bb)like you.

(Whoa.)

Shock, scream with en my vy!

They won der what you see in me.

Fun ny, but some (Bb)times, can’t help but (Cm)won der that as (Eb)well.

Now, life is a (Bb)hol i day, mak ing up for the (Gm)years I pay.

The way to this was en ly on bay, your it skin.

went through hell.

(Cm)Beau ty in the (Ab)wat er,

(Bb)an gel on a beach.

O cean’s (Ab)daugh ter, I thought (Bb)love was out of reach till I (Ab)got her.

Had I (Bb)known it could come true, I would have wished in ’nine ty two for a mer maid (Ab)just (Bb)like you, (Whoa.)

(Ab)just (Bb)like you.

(Whoa.)

(Bb)like you.

(Whoa.)

(Bb)Res cued you by the ban yan tree.

All the girl fish in the sea (Ab)could n’t hold a can dle to you.

They don’t have a han dle on you.

(Eb)They don’t have a scan dal on you.

I don’t like those (Cb)san dals on you.

(Bb)Sav ing me was B I G.

All the boy fish in the sea, they all wish that they could be me.

Can’t swim, so I (Bb)took a boat to an is land (Gm)so re mote on ly John ny Depp has ev er been to it be fore.

Oh!

mer maid (Ab)just (Bb)like you, (Whoa.)

(Ab)just (Bb)like you.

(Whoa.)

(Ab)just (Bb)like you, (Whoa.)

(Ab)just (Bb)like you.

(Whoa.)

Mermaid by Train

Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 208 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Mermaid”

What key is "Mermaid" in?: "Mermaid" by Train is in the key of F with a tempo of 208 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Mermaid" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Mermaid" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Mermaid"?: This arrangement of "Mermaid" uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cb, Cm, Eb, Fm, G7, +1 more.
How long does it take to learn "Mermaid" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Train can I play here?: Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.