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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 — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "Mermaid" by Train in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of C. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 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”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Mermaid"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature C. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "Mermaid" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature C, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 208 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.