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In A (A7)mer i ca you get (Dm)food to eat;
won’t have to (C7sus4)run through the jun gle and (Bb)scuff up your (F)feet.
You just (A7)sing a bout Je sus and (Dm)drink wine all day.
It’s great to (C7sus4)be an A mer i can.
Ain’t no (F5)li ons or ti gers, ain’t (F5)no mam ba snake,
just the sweet wa ter mel on and a (F5)buck wheat cake.
Ev ’ry (F5)bod y is as hap py as a (F5)man can be.
Climb a board, lit tle wog, sail a (F5)way with me.
Sail a (F)way,
sail a (Bb)way.
We will (B)cross the might y o cean in to Charles ton Bay.
Sail a (F)way,
sail a (Bb)way,
and we will (B)cross the (Dm7)might y o cean in to the (C7sus4)Charles ton (F5)Bay.
In A (F5)mer i ca ev ’ry (F5)man is free
to take care of his home and his (F5)fam i ly.
You’ll be (F5)hap py as a mon key in a (F5)mon key tree.
You’re all gon na be an A mer i can.
Sail a (F5)Bay.
Sail Away — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sail Away" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 90 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 “Sail Away”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sail Away" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sail Away" is in Bb.
- What key is "Sail Away" by Joe Cocker played in?
- Sail Away is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sail Away"?
- The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Sail Away" 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 "Sail Away"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Sail Away"?
- "Sail Away" was originally performed by Joe Cocker. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Sail Away"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: A7, Bb, Bdim7, C7, Dm, Dm7, Eb, F, +3 more.
- What other songs by Joe Cocker can I play here?
- Try "With a Little Help from My Friends", "A Song for You", "UP WHERE WE BELONG". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Sail Away" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sail Away" is in the key of Bb at 90 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sail Away"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.