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(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 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Mermaid" by Train: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 208 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 “Mermaid”
- What key is "Mermaid" by Train played in?
- Mermaid 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 "Mermaid"?
- The arrangement plays at 208 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Mermaid" 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 "Mermaid"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Mermaid"?
- "Mermaid" was originally performed by Train. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Mermaid"?
- This arrangement uses 9 chords: Ab, Abmaj7, Bb, Cb, Cm, Eb, Fm, G7, +1 more.
- What other songs by Train can I play here?
- Try "BRUISES", "PLAY THAT SONG", "IF IT'S LOVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Mermaid" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Mermaid" by Train. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Mermaid" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Mermaid" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.