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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Mermaid" by Train 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 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”
- Can I learn "Mermaid" 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 "Mermaid" with hands-separate practice in C at 208 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Mermaid"?
- 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 "Mermaid" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Mermaid"?
- 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. "Mermaid" is in the key of C at 208 BPM.