Learn "MERMAID" by Train on Piano

Master "MERMAID" by Train with our interactive piano player. This medium-level Pop arrangement is in the key of F at 208 BPM, making it a great challenge for intermediate piano players.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement at 208 BPM.

Lyrics

(Whoa.) (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 thank 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 love ing up on for the the (Gm)Pu get Sound. My trea sure map heav 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.) Shock, scream with en my vy! They won thank 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 love ing up on for the the (Gm)years I pay. The way to this heav 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.)

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
F
Tempo
208 BPM
Difficulty
medium
Artist
Train

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How to Play "Mermaid" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.