On A Slow Boat To China

by Frank Loesser
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(Bb)I’d (Dm7)love to (G7)get you on a (Cm)slow boat to (C#dim7)Chi na,

(Bb)all to my (D7)self,

a (Eb)lone.

(Cm)Get you and (C#dim7)keep you in my (Bb)arms

ev er (D)more,

(C7)leave

(Gm7)all your (C9)lov ers

(Cm7)weep ing on the (F9)far a (Gb9)way (F9)shore.

(Bb)Out

(Dm7)on the (G7)brin y

with a (Cm)moon

big and (C#dim7)shin y,

(Bb)melt

ing your (D7)heart

of (Eb)stone,

(Cm7)I’d

love to (Ab7)get you

(A7)on a (Bb)slow

(Ab7)boat to (G7)Chi na,

(C7)all

to my (Cm7)self,

(B)a

(Bb)lone.

(Bb)I’d

(Dm7)love to (G7)get you

on a (Cm)slow

boat to (C#dim7)Chi na,

(Bb)all

to my (D7)self,

a (Eb)lone.

(Cm)Get

you and (C#dim7)keep you

in my (Bb)arms

ev er (D)more,

(C7)leave

(Gm7)all your (C9)(lov lies)

(Cm7)weep ing on the (F9)far a (Gb9)way (F9)shore.

(Bb)Out

(Dm7)on the (G7)brin y

with a (Cm)moon big and (C#dim7)shin y,

(Bb)melt ing your (D7)heart

of (Eb)stone,

(Cm7)I’d love to (Ab7)get you

(A7)on a (Bb)slow (Ab7)boat to (G7)Chi na,

(C7)all to my (Cm7)self, (B)a

(Bb)lone.

(Bb)lone.

There is no (Bb)verse

to this song,

’cause I don’t (Bb)want to wait a (Edim7)mo ment too long

(Cm7)to (F7)say that (Bb)lone.

On A Slow Boat To China — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "On A Slow Boat To China" by Frank Loesser 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 Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “On A Slow Boat To China

Can I learn "On A Slow Boat To China" 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 "On A Slow Boat To China" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 100 BPM.
What key is "On A Slow Boat To China" by Frank Loesser played in?
On A Slow Boat To China is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "On A Slow Boat To China"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "On A Slow Boat To China" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "On A Slow Boat To China"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "On A Slow Boat To China"?
"On A Slow Boat To China" was originally performed by Frank Loesser. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "On A Slow Boat To China"?
This arrangement uses 19 chords: A7, Ab7, B7, Bb, C, C#dim7, C7, C9, +11 more.
What other songs by Frank Loesser can I play here?
Try "I'VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE BEFORE", "Sit Down You're Rockin' The Boat (from 'Guys and Dolls')", "I Don't Want To Walk Without You". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "On A Slow Boat To China"?
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 "On A Slow Boat To China" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "On A Slow Boat To China"?
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. "On A Slow Boat To China" is in the key of Eb at 100 BPM.

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