Mi chael, (C)row the boat (F)a (C)shore, hal le (F)lu
(C)jah.
Mi chael, (Em)row the boat a (Dm)shore, hal le (Em)lu
(C)jah.
Sis ter, (F)help er to trim ly the (C)sail, hal le (F)lu
(C)jah.
Sis ter, (Em)help y on to trim the (Dm)sail, hal le (Em)lu
(C)jah.
Mi chael, (C)row the boat (F)a (C)shore, hal le (F)lu
(C)jah.
Mi chael, (Em)row the boat a (Dm)shore, hal le (Em)lu
(C)jah.
Jor dan (F)Riv er is chil ly and (C)cold, hal le (F)lu
(C)jah.
Kills the (Em)bod ey on but not the (Dm)soul, hal le (Em)lu
(C)jah.
Mi chael, (C)jah.
Mi chael, (C)row the boat (F)a (C)shore, hal le (F)lu
(C)jah.
Mi chael, (Em)row the boat a (Dm)shore, hal le (G7)lu
(C)jah.
Michael Row The Boat Ashore by Traditional Folksong
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Michael Row The Boat Ashore”
- What key is "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" in?
- "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" by Traditional Folksong is in the key of C with a tempo of 116 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" 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.
- How long does it take to learn "Michael Row The Boat Ashore" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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